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Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-11-2013, 15:06
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Posted By david7
Re: 4:1 or 6:1 Mainsheet System

Thanks for the help everyone...I'm going to contact Garhauer and see if they have a better picture or diagram on that so I can see clearer how it works and make a decision from there. Then I just...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-11-2013, 21:40
Replies: 31
Views: 15,352
Posted By david7
Re: 4:1 or 6:1 Mainsheet System

So does that mean you have just as much line as a regular 6:1 or twice as much? How can you pull in on one end without just pulling the other end straight through...and how do you distinguish the two?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-11-2013, 21:13
Replies: 31
Views: 15,352
Posted By david7
Re: 4:1 or 6:1 Mainsheet System

So that two speed vang has totally confused me...it isn't that much more but I'm having a hard time visualizing how it works. The pictures show two ends running through the cam cleat that are tied...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-11-2013, 19:27
Replies: 31
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Posted By david7
Re: 4:1 or 6:1 Mainsheet System

By the way...the two I'm referring to are 40UAG 4-1 and 40US 4-1
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-11-2013, 19:26
Replies: 31
Views: 15,352
Posted By david7
Re: 4:1 or 6:1 Mainsheet System

So with the "boom vangs" on the Garhauer site what would you recommend for a mainsheet? There are two that both have 2800lb breaking strength and 50ft of 7/16 line. The only difference I can see is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-11-2013, 17:45
Replies: 31
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Posted By david7
Re: 4:1 or 6:1 Mainsheet System

Yeah I plan on checking Sexton's used gear room but I wanted a little more info first. Thanks everyone...I think I have a better idea of what to look for now.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-11-2013, 10:22
Replies: 31
Views: 15,352
Posted By david7
Re: 4:1 or 6:1 Mainsheet System

So does Garhauer make ratcheting blocks or is that not as necessary as I've been lead to believe either?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-11-2013, 13:22
Replies: 31
Views: 15,352
Posted By david7
4:1 or 6:1 Mainsheet System

This is a total newbie question but I couldn't find any threads on it so here you go. I'm getting ready to buy new blocks for my mainsheet and need some help. I bought the boat with the mast down and...
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