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  2. Mainsheet Sailboat Blocks

    Buy online Sailboat Mainsheet Blocks at Vela Sailing Supply, your online sailing store for the best brands like Harken, Lewmar, Ronstan, Selden, Schaefer and more. WE SHIP WORLDWIDE: More Info. Toggle menu. FREE SHIPPING* US Continental (min order $98) International (min order $750) * Does not apply to oversized items.

  3. MAINSHEET SYSTEM SET OF BLOCKS

    95303-00|4:1 Mainsheet System set - Plain line blocks- 45mm sheave. Mainsheet System Set of Classic Blocks - 75mm Sheave. $145.00. Mainsheet system set of blocks, rigging are indispensable on board a sailing boat. They provide mechanical advantage to move large loads with modest effort.

  4. Sailboat Blocks

    Your Best Source for Sailboat Blocks. Regardless of the type of sailboat you own—a dinghy, day cruiser, large keelboat or high-tech racer—smooth-running, dependable blocks make line handling easier and help to maximize boat performance. Choose from our full selection of blocks for virtually every sailing task.

  5. Mainsheet Systems

    MAINSHEET. This system is based on the typical Aussie Skiff Mainsheet System. It is commonly used on dinghies, skiffs and small sports boats, with a 3:1 end-boom purchase system. The blocks shown in the image are RF48109 x 3 and RF62175 x 1. Sailors of smaller boats may wish to substitute the RF48109's for RF35101's.

  6. Ronstan Sailboat Hardware

    Ronstan's ILCA ® mainsheet blocks provide the perfect balance of strength, performance, and reliability Ronstan is known for. They feature a 2-stage bearing system which minimises friction and gives sailors ultimate control while trimming. Ronstan's ILCA ® lower vang unit is the new benchmark in design and performance. Thoroughly tested on the water by leading ILCA ® sailors, the vang ...

  7. Sailboat Blocks

    Blocks are used from small dinghies, to keelboats, sport boats, big boats and Maxis. The three most common alternatives for modern blocks are: plain bearings, ball bearings and roller bearings. MAURIPRO Sailing has the largest selection of blocks including fiddle blocks, ratchet blocks, snatch blocks, wire blocks, mainsheet systems, footblocks ...

  8. 8:1 & 4:1 Two-Speed Mainsheet Top Blocks Only

    Sail Feeder; Exit Blocks; Spare Parts; Spinnaker Hardware. Pole Ends - Small Boat; Pole Ends - Keelboat; Pole Rings; Pole Storage & Reaching Hooks; Brace 'Doughnut' Stainless Fittings. ... 8:1 & 4:1 Two-Speed Mainsheet Top Blocks Only. Top blocks for RF72900 two-speed system. FEATURES. Coarse and and fine tuning purchase system. Unrivalled 18:1 ...

  9. Mainsheet Systems

    This simple double-ended system lets the mainsheet run freely through the blocks which allows the traveler car to move easily. The trimmer makes sail adjustments from the high side. Admiral's Cup 2:1 with Dedicated Winch In this system, the traveler is independent of the mainsheet so it rolls freely. ...

  10. Easy ways to power up your mainsheet

    Mainsheet blocks. The key to any sail control system is to keep friction to a minimum, which means the dimensions of the blocks, sheaves and lines are all important, as well as the type of bearings they have. In principle, you should choose a sheave diameter of at least six times the diameter of the sheet, within the safe working load of the ...

  11. Mainsheet Tackle Bench Test

    Mainsheet tackle comprises blocks, shackles, swivels, and a wide array of attachment hardware that allows us to more efficiently trim and shape the mainsail. Some sailors seek mainsheet simplicity, while others want sheet-hauling speed and fine-tune control. Arguably, the mainsheet tops the list of sail-trim controls, allowing a crew to adjust ...

  12. Harken: Sailing Blocks, Travelers, Hydraulics, Winches

    Find high-performance Harken sailboat components including blocks, travelers, winches & hydraulics for use aboard any boat from dinghies to mega-yachts. ... Flip-Flop Small Boat. GP Catamaran Ceramic Mainsheet Systems. Protexit™ Exit Blocks. Through-Deck. Wire High-Strength. Dinghy Vang. Small Boat Deck Organizers. Midrange Classic.

  13. Laser/ILCA Mainsheets

    West Coast Sailing. $32.50. 6mm Rooster Laser Mainsheet pre cut to our recommended length of 44 feet. This is one of our most popular mainsheet options for light air sailing. Line: 6mm Rooster Length: 44 feet. Shop pre cut mainsheet lines for Laser and ILCA sailboats including Rooster, Buzz Line, Excel Fusion, and more.

  14. PDF Mainsheet Systems- The secret weapon!

    the rule that covers fittings in the boat. It has several points to it, but as it pertains to the mainsheet, you can only have one ratchet block in the system and you can only mount two blocks to the bottom of the hull. CR3.5.3.8 discusses how the mainsheet system attaches to the boom and regulates the maximum span of the boom bridle.

  15. How to Install a Mainsheet Block on a Sunfish Sailboat

    Lee Montes shows how to Install a Mainsheet Block on a Sunfish Sailboat. This easy installation video shows you from start to finish, what you need, how to ...

  16. Mainsheet Rigging Diagram: A Comprehensive Guide

    The mainsheet rigging diagram is a visual representation that outlines the setup and configuration of the mainsheet system on a sailboat. It typically includes details such as the location of blocks, cleats, and other hardware, as well as the path that the mainsheet follows. This diagram helps sailors understand and follow correct rigging ...

  17. Mainsheet Rigging: Essential Tips for Smooth Sailing

    Mainsheet rigging refers to the setup and configuration of the line system used to control the mainsail on a sailboat. It typically involves a combination of blocks, lines, and hardware that allow for efficient adjustment of the mainsail's angle and tension. The rigging is crucial for proper sail trim and performance during sailing maneuvers.

  18. What is a Sailboat Block?

    Traveler Blocks. Traveler blocks connect the mainsheet to a traveler, which is usually located towards the end of the cockpit. Travelers allow you to precisely adjust the trim of the sail using a set of pulleys and blocks. Mainsheet Blocks. Blocks are an integral part of the mainsheet system on most cruising sailboats. Mainsheet blocks make it ...

  19. Mainsheet System, C-22, Stainless Steel Blocks

    Mainsheet System, C-22, Stainless Steel Blocks. To prevent the line from twisting or binding when used in a cascade or mainsheet system the blocks in this kit are supplied with a feature to lock the rotation of the shackle that is on top of the body of the block. With the use of an Allen wrench, tighten the set screw to lock the shackle in ...

  20. Dinghy Ratchet Mainsheet Block Options

    Dinghy Ratchet Mainsheet Block Options. When it comes to upgrading and picking a new ratchet block there are many options you can choose from. Harken 57mm Carbo Ratchet Block - 2135. The Harken 57mm is one of the most popular ratchet blocks on the market with most new boats from Laser and RS coming new with this block.

  21. How To Use Your Mainsheet Traveler (The Right Way)

    1. Use The Traveller To Center The Boom When Close Hauled. Especially when going upwind (or close-hauled), you want to make sure your sails are in the correct position. Going into the wind is one of those points of sail that require quite a bit of attention as if you don't get the sails right, you just won't go.

  22. Mainsheet Loading Calculator

    Mainsheet Loading Calculator. The formula for mainsheet loading is not as widely accepted as that for genoa sheet loads and should only be used as a rough guide for offshore boats from 30 ft to 60 ft (9 m to 18 m). Traveler car adjuster load is generally considered to be .2 times car load. Formulas are for typical cruising monohulls with fixed ...

  23. Midsize Mainsheet Traveler Test

    On either side of the mainsheet attachment shackle are tapped holes where a single or double control block could be attached. The mainsheet is attached to the car by way of a stout stainless steel shackle that pivots on a pin inside the car. This shackle articulates fore and aft, but there is no provision to keep it from hitting the side of the ...

  24. Mainsheet Blocks

    Boat is 33' with 13,000 lbs displacement. The mainsail has a surface area of approximately 180 square feet. Mainsheet will be 3/8" Yale Crystalyne line. The two sets of blocks I am looking are are the Lewmar 72mm Synchro blocks and the Harken midrange blocks. The Harken blocks are 2.5x more expensive than the Lewmar blocks and I can't figure ...