Pearson Boats - Common Systems > Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning
Main Sheets
Frayed Knot:
Three answer question. Is the fiddle block with cam with a working load of 1,212 lbs and 3,637 breaking load, OK for the main sheets? Is a 1/2" line for this application OK for feel and size? Also how much line do I need to have? I have changed all of the running rigging but this was missing on the boat.. Thanks
Frayed Knot:
So this is what I used. 90' of Samson MLX 3/8" line. Harkin 57 mm Carbo Triple, Harkin 57 mm Carbo Ratchet Block w/cam, Becket, Harkin midrange stand up spring, I spliced the end myself total cost is as follows...
90' Samson Ropes - MLX 3/8" $ 1.97 $177.30
Harkin 57 Carbo triple $118.98 $118.98
Harkin 57 Carbo triple ratchet w/cam, becket $208.65 $208.65
Harkin spring $ 2.77 $ 2.77
TOTAL $507.70
Frayed Knot:
To add to what I used for the main sheets. I have 200 NM on the boat since I have put the sheets on and I would like to say ( I love it ). Easy to pull, easy for women that want to be a part of the whole thing and it just feels good. I can't wait for my wife to try it...
selene:
Thanks for the update. This is very interesting; I have the original mainsheet setup which had a double block at the top, not a triple. I am on the fence about upgrading it, sometimes it takes two of us to get it really tight. Did you use the original traveller car at the base?
Just for fun, I used Regatta braid (1/2 as I recall) when I replaced my mainsheet. More flexible, easier on the hands.
Frayed Knot:
I did use the stock car on the traveller, but I did put the stand up spring under it. It is so easy. I am going up tonight to hang my dinghy and I try to remember to take some pictures.
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