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Jib sheet stand up swivel blocks for inner stay jib

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lsheaf
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Jib sheet stand up swivel blocks for inner stay jib

Post by lsheaf »

Heys guys,

I’m installing a new inner forestay which a small jib will be hoisted on.
I’m looking at 2 different size stand up blocks which will be mounted to the cabin top for sheeting. Is the smaller block suffice to withstand jib sheet forces in heavy winds for a 30 foot boat?

https://www.garhauermarine.com/shop/blo ... 25-19-uab/

Or

https://www.garhauermarine.com/shop/blo ... 40-19-uab/
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Re: Jib sheet stand up swivel blocks for inner stay jib

Post by atomvoyager »

The small one is probably strong enough but it has 3/8" max line size. The large one is more than needed. I would get the intermediate size 30-19US:
https://www.garhauermarine.com/shop/blo ... -30-19-us/
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Re: Jib sheet stand up swivel blocks for inner stay jib

Post by lsheaf »

Okay I’ll get the intermediate size, thank you
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