Have to get new blocks and sheet as mine got lost/stolen???
Lent some Nacra F18 blocks which I had to modify (too high...)
Have seen so many reactions already that I'm rather confused. Sailing quite often alone and with less mast rake (like a neutral steering behaviour as I only got 2 hands...) also with rather much wind the 6:1 is on the edge. Although I like to think I'm having quite a physical condition I have my limits when sailing for a couple of hours..
Read your (Rick White) comment stating you like the 8:1 option with a lite mainsheet. See quote below:
I think the Ratchamatics are awesome myself and use them on every boat I have had since they came out.
On my F16 I am using the 8:1 Ratchamatic with 1/4" mainsheet. Sounds small,but with the 8:1 purchase it is easy to sheet and it also runs out very well when you ease the sheet.
Might enable to sail longer and with les/no use of the clamps? Checked some sites but cannot find the 8:1 blocks you are refering to. I assume both blocks have 4 sheaves on a row (low profile required) and the lower with cleat as well.
Do you use the 1/4" mainsheet for the full length or id you keep the last 3 m' (12') the original thickness? And what length do you use?
Can somebody (Rick ??) give me some help?
Thanks in advance / greeting from Europe
Eddie #99173 [1992]
