Confirming have no use If it’s really blowing I have a big barrier there which I’ll take one wrap around
John Conklin S/V Halcyon S/V Heartbeat > On Jan 4, 2021, at 12:02 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > Joe > > Happy New Year! > I'm jealous you got out! > No, you don't need a ratchet block, Most people I know who have them don't > use the ratchet. > > Joel > > Virus-free. www.avg.com > >> On Mon, Jan 4, 2021 at 11:59 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> I was out sailing Saturday and as I haven’t got around to buying a new >> rachet block yet, I bypassed it and just grabbed the furling line as it >> exited the next most forward block. >> >> I have to say it worked quite well and I am not sure I need a rachet block. >> I think the whole reason for it is to prevent the jib from unfurling too >> fast. I never ever just let it go, so maybe this is something I can do >> without? I have plenty of regular blocks sitting around. >> >> >> >> Joe Della Barba >> >> Coquina >> >> C&C 35 MK I Kent Island MD USA >> >> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with >> the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - >> Stu > > > -- > Joel > > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
