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Wolfman

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Posted: May 13, 2011 - 11:43 AM

"I AM the Wolfman!" ;) First one to name the TV show where that quote is from gets a cookie. Probably only the Canadians have a prayer.

D.

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Dave Bonin
1981 Nacra 5.2 "Lucile"
1986 Nacra 5.7 "Belle"
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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P.M.

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Posted: May 16, 2011 - 10:17 AM

WolfmanEC, speaking of traveller cars. I notice you are using a 2:1 purchase setup on your traveller. You may want to add a stand up block and make it 3:1, a really simple modification that makes life quite a bit easier. Here is an example of what I'm talking about:

http://www.thebeachcats.c…ictures/?g2_itemId=35615Edited by Wolfman on May 12, 2011 - 10:23 AM.

Dave,
Adding a small shackle will turn that block 90 degrees and allow it to lay flat against the beam, making the sheeting force MUCH easier. The way you have it now, as sheeting forces increase, it will compress the sheet/block against the beam, making it harder. At least that is the way it looks in the picture.

It is mostly unwarranted to need 3:1 for traveler on a beachcat. 12 oz. curls are required training . . .

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Philip
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