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Thanks Peter. I'm going to use this as an excuse to renew the control line! Parts ordered so will be up and running by the weekend.
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14/02/2022 10:43:00
jjcd579
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Here is an image of how to thread the floating Harken double downhaul block. The stainless steel centre takes the load and the plastic top is just a guide that needs passing through to keep the block upright.
To re-thread the control line you will need to either redo the splice (if possible, often difficult second time with used rope) or use this as an opportunity to renew the contol line.
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To re-thread the control line you will need to either redo the splice (if possible, often difficult second time with used rope) or use this as an opportunity to renew the contol line.
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14/02/2022 09:33:00
Peter Barton
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13/02/2022 18:05:00
jjcd579
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Sorry - I didn't actually answer the question you asked. As far as I'm aware you're right - you do need to renew the control line.
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13/02/2022 17:59:00
Hairsy
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Yep it's a new boat to me and Ihadn't noticed but unfortunately it was threaded only through the top part of the block. I'm surprised it lasted this long given the top is plastic! I will refit the new one correctly.
Thanks!
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Thanks!
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13/02/2022 17:51:00
jjcd579
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I don't think the dyneema was threaded correctly through that block. It should go through the centre, with that part carrying the load.
The rigging manual should show the correct way and will explain it better than I have - but that will be the reason for the breakage.
Hope that helps.
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The rigging manual should show the correct way and will explain it better than I have - but that will be the reason for the breakage.
Hope that helps.
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13/02/2022 17:46:00
Hairsy
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Hi,
Sailing today in strong winds with gusts 20knots+ the double block on my downhaul has broken - see photos.
I think i've found the right block to replace it with: Harken 18mm Double T2 Block | Force 4 Chandlery
But I assume I will have to also change my control line to fit it? From the broken block it appears they may come apart as there are some lugs that slot together (see photos), so is there a way of opening the block up to fit round the control line before reassembling?
Appreciate any advice, I need to get this sorted before sailing next Sunday!
Thanks :)
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Sailing today in strong winds with gusts 20knots+ the double block on my downhaul has broken - see photos.
I think i've found the right block to replace it with: Harken 18mm Double T2 Block | Force 4 Chandlery
But I assume I will have to also change my control line to fit it? From the broken block it appears they may come apart as there are some lugs that slot together (see photos), so is there a way of opening the block up to fit round the control line before reassembling?
Appreciate any advice, I need to get this sorted before sailing next Sunday!
Thanks :)
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13/02/2022 17:41:00
jjcd579
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