The block that seems to work best is the one that is attached to the masthead
in the picture. The one pictured in my hand is the one that wants to twist. I
think it helps that the sheve is the same size as the halyard. The block is
rated at 660 lbs, so I think it will hold up ok.
----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Ryan
To: Mark White ; swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: spin halyard block
that is exactly the metal wire sheave mark. I think these high load blocks do
not distort as much.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark White
To: swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 11:10 PM
Subject: spin halyard block
This small black Ronstan kite block seems to work the best while testing
with the mast down. The small Harken HL block, in my hand, wants to twist even
with no load on it binding the halyard between the mast and the cheeks of the
block, it took quite a bit of effort to move the halyard, but the Ronstan block
doesn't twist and the halyard moves freely. I imagine the same thing was
happening with the large Ronstan block originally in the kit. I'll report back
after Memorial Day weekend sailing.
Sincerely,
Mark
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