Mainsheet block ratios.

[GILow]

Originally Posted by El Pinguino

I have a two fold purchase rigged to advantage as shown - which has the benefit of letting me set it up 'runner and guy' at anchor or alongside. Goes to a turning block to port and then I have a choice of two winches on the port cockpit coaming, one aft of the wheel , one abreast - second pic.
Works good.

Great setup, but is that ice or guano on the dinghy?

[GILow]

Originally Posted by RaymondR

Did not imply in any way that you would or should have mid boom sheeting.



The post was included to illustrate why I think mid boom sheeting and loose footed mains are a bad combination, it was informative not critical in nature..

Oh, right. Missed that bit.

[GILow]

Originally Posted by fourlyons

I sheet a 490 sqft main, attached 15 feet from the mast, with a 3:1 purchase easily by hand up to about 12 knots true. I then shift to a 2 speed winch. I do have to push the sail out, but only in really light winds, 5 or less apparent. I have found this to be a good compromise on sheet length, speed of adjustment, and effort/power.

Great data point, thank you.