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Topic : Main sheet

Sounds a simple job!!! but after refitting a new boom, I am making a real hash of re- rigging the main sheet. Would somebody please give this ignoramous some advice on the right track the main sheet should take from top of square hoop to helms hand. There are two blocks on the top of the hoop and obviously two on the boom.

Thanks


Posted: 16/06/2005 19:18:30
By: 3330 Nice Legs
Have a look at mine in the rigging file '3236'
Pictures are better than words!


Posted: 16/06/2005 19:36:51
By: Barry Watkin
PS        Or! under Mainsheet (carbon hoop is 3236)


Posted: 16/06/2005 19:38:02
By: Barry Watkin
I think I can just make out order from pics thanks Barry, is the end ( opp from helms hand) just knotted on top of hoop... I've got a small hoop about one inch diameter at top of main hoop which I presume is where the main sheet finishes? So many hoops so little time!!!!! As an addition, a small flotilla of Merlins including mine are planning a weekend sailing off Shell Island in North Wales (Llanbedr) has anybody sailed there before? 
Thanks again Martin.


Posted: 16/06/2005 20:06:03
By: 3330 Nice Legs
Put the one end of the main through the block near the end of the boom and tie a knot in it. Pass the other end of the main through a hoop block and up to and through the forward boom end block, bring the main back down to the other hoop block, pass it through the block and the hoop to the jammer. I sail with this set up in all conditions. If you need extra purchase, take the knot out of the back block and bring the sheet down to a D - ring fixed to the first hoop block. (Or block with becket). I have the D - Ring option but have never needed it.


Posted: 16/06/2005 21:36:58
By: Broz
This picture is pretty clear

http://www.merlinrocket.co.uk/gallery/view_photo.asp?folder=gallery/rigging_guide/mainsheet&file=traveller_controls.jpg

Posted: 16/06/2005 23:02:34
By: John

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