[Public-List] Standing Blocks for Genoa Track

[Rod Symmes]

I use bunggie for that keeper line with enough tension to keep the block standing when the sheet is lazy but stretches to allow the block to align fair when under load.


Cheers,  Rod

-------- Original message --------
From: Gordon Laco via Public-List
Date:05-10-2018 10:38 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: Michael Connolly , Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
Cc: Gordon Laco
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Standing Blocks for Genoa Track

We run keeper lines up to the intermediate lifeline to keep the sheet blocks from flogging out of true… that’s the old fashioned way…

But you folks know I prefer that.

Gordon Laco
Surprise 426




> On Oct 5, 2018, at 10:36 AM, Michael Connolly via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> Jon,
> Stand-ups are ok but not really necessary. Tend to your sheets and keep them
> trimmed (lazy sheet as well) and the muck tends to go away. Take you current
> genoa blocks apart and install the spring on them. Harken and Rostan both sell
> springs separately. Save the money for better or new sails!!!!
> Unless you are looking for the vintage look (Hello Gord) Garhauer is impossible
> to beat for quality and price. Their stuff tends to be bulkier but does the job
> very well.
> Michael
>> On October 4, 2018 at 4:41 PM Jonathan Bresler via Public-List
>> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Its boat show season.  Time to buy the old girl some presents!
>> Thinking that its time to get some standup blocks for the genoa track.
>> The track on Constance is 1-1/4" wide and 3/16" thick.  Guessing
>> that we all had the same track when the boats were built.
>>
>> There are lots of choices
>>
>> Schaefer $225 on sale at Fawcett's
>> http://www.fawcettboat.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=B11C962B87784DF2A96FA6E37E1C50CF
>> Schaefer $210 on sale at APS
>> http://www.apsltd.com/schaefer-stand-up-block-car-for-1-1-4in-t-track.html
>> Garhauer $70 regular price?
>> https://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=28
>>
>> Could use regular single blocks and attached to the sliders on the track.
>> That's what I have now. Selden PBB 60mm blocks.  They have worked well for
>> me.  But they do flop outboard and allow the line to get into a bit of a
>> muck.
>>
>> Any thoughts/recommendations about standup blocks for the genoa?
>>
>> Jonathan
>> --
>> Jonathan M Bresler
>> S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
>> Annapolis/Eastport MD
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