Matt said to use 3/8". That's a lot smaller than what's on it now. I guess we could try it and see how it works and if were not happy with the way the 3/8" line runs through the old Seaways, we can bite the bullet and buy some new Harkens. What do you think?
Bill,
3/8" should fit fine in your blocks. You may be able to go up to half inch, but the added friction of the thicker line will present the problems when:
you must release the sheet quickly,
you want to sheet in,
when in light air,
or if you are trying to extend the length between the blocks and beam to attach your mainsheet
Plus, 3/8” is plenty thick to hand hold comfortably if you are wearing gloves. If it were 1/4” that would be a different story.
Though the harkens are nicer, if your ratchet block works you don’t have to update your blocks.
Matt
