Jun 16, 2007 · The gun tackle does the work and the tackle gets the line to where the load is and in the right direction.u000bAll tackles are measured in purchase. If you count the number of lines going …

May 31, 2020 · How much line would it take on a 3:1 block and tackle system to get to the top of a 30ft mast?

Sep 1, 2012 · Re: Block and Tackle Arrangement for Self-Hoist Mast Climbin I use a four part tackle and climbers on the hauling part. the climbers are secured to my harness. I don't use a ratchet block.

Feb 15, 2016 · Thinking of replacing my block and tackle vang with a solid one on my 1984 hunter 34. Advantages? Will it increase performance or is the expense etc not really worth it if the benifits are …

May 29, 2013 · Hi. Let's see if I can explain this without confusing everyone. I have a lifting block and tackle that I use as a boom brake and also to lift the dinghy up to the foredeck. It is made up from 2 x …

Feb 24, 2023 · Ok so please forgive my lack of terminology I hope it will get better with time. I bought a 1979, cat22 , and when I went to set it up the boom mainsheet block and tackle , was missing, …

Apr 28, 2014 · The cunningham and boom downhaul are two separate things. The downhaul is a block and tackle arrangement attached to the underside of the boom and the lower part of the mast that …

Jun 28, 2008 · You say you want to mount a tackle in the boom. That will take two blocks in the one inside out turning block, an exit fair-lead, and a cleat of whichever type you like. The aft block in the …

Sep 1, 2012 · Re: Block and Tackle Arrangement for Self-Hoist Mast Climbin I've been taking myself aloft since 1969. I always used a 6 to 1 purchase (with any wind or boat motion, the easier pull is …

Oct 23, 2019 · I like my boom kicker with a block and tackle vang on my '99 McGregor26x. The boom kicker gives the boom lift support as I am dropping sails, while the vang allows me to adjust it to the …