Sam
For what its worth, we have just replaced a worn out ratchet
mainsheet block on 836. The previous owners had cable-tied back the
cam cleat so that it no longer functioned. Having spoken to them
about it, the main reason for this was that they always raced with a
mainsheet hand - it was his job to look after it. My wife and I sail
with our two children and occasionally race two-up, so I decided to
replace the old block with a cleating ratchet block, so that when I
have one hand on the helm and one on the mainsheet things are a bit
less stressfull. I am sure, however, the Corsair champions out there
will tell you that, given practice, a cleating mainsheet block is not
necessary - even without a mainsheet hand.
One thing I would say though - if you buy a cleating block get one
that allows for adjustment to the cleating angle. I have set ours
very high so that it takes a positive action to cleat the mainsheet,
not an accidental one. It is far better to have the block run than
cleat when you don't want it to, particularly gybing in a strong wind.

HTH

Marcus



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wrote:
>
> Hi Corsair Group,
>
> I'm a novice sailer with an old Corsair at my disposal - it's
missing a few bits and pieces
> around the main sheet and I'm looking for advice on how to set up
the runnig rigging.
>
> Specifically, what kinds of blocks would you recomend for the main
sheet - it's missing the
> one mounted on the centre case and the one mounted on the floor.
>
> Any ideas about the best places to buy gear for Corsairs in
Melbourne?
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Sam
>