Jib Cleat Position

Submitted by gkrapf on Wed, 07/12/2006 - 11:39
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Owning, Rigging, and Sailing the Flying Scot

Would anyone know if the jib sheet cleats have ever been installed on the centerboard trunk cap? It seems like a convenient location for single-handing and for crew access.

While there is no center thwart, as on a Thistle, to take up the additional lateral force sheeting will create, it seems that the trunk is sufficiently sized for this added load (probably in the order of 50-60#).

Any thoughts?

gkrapf

Thu, 07/13/2006 - 04:02

Thanks for getting back to me. I definitely would like to see a picture of the installation if you don't mind sending. I'm just wondering, how often do you use the track to adjust the cleat position?

gkrapf

Thu, 07/13/2006 - 09:05

Thanks for the additional information. I'm familiar with the Harken 241 swivel block. Now that I think about it, I believe I have a couple, along with a pair of Ratchamatic blocks.

Thanks for helping plan my weekend project...Glen Krapf (FS2101)