centerboard console, older Flying Scot

[Ladybug]

I recently purchsed Flying Scot 1244, obviously an older boat. I recently joined the Atlanta Yacht Club and can see differences in older boats and newer ones. One thing that has remained a mystery is the “centerboard console.” There is a large “block/ratchet” on it, what is it used for?

thanks for your help

[FS5516]

A picture of it would help figure out what you have.

[phebejim]

This block was used to add friction for the main sheet which originally was lead from the end of the boom.

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