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[wes]

Bill - thanks for the pics; very helpful. One more question: not counting the block in the photo, how many stanchion mounted blocks do you use to lead the furler line aft? One on every port stanchion?

Wes

[Steady1]

Roger that.  There's a Garhauer block on the bow pulpit, just inches from the drum; then one on each of the two port-side stanchions.  Maybe the factory set-up is not a problem for others but it looked to me like the proverbial accident waiting to happen.  I sail mostly by myself.  Jumping out of the cockpit, hustling forward to grab a piling, dock line or mooring pennant I didn't want to have to think about my foot hooking the furling line.  Also, while there's some added friction with each additional block, this set-up seems to give me a bit more purchase when hauling in the line.

[wes]

Hmm. So, in addition to adding the aft block, did you also relocate the other blocks in any way to reduce the tripping hazard? Not sure I understand how the rear block affects the chance of tripping. My sailing experience on the 27 is zero except for a ride as guest on Charlie's boat last weekend.

Wes

[Steady1]

Yeah, not the best explanation, I realize.  Neither do I have the ideal shot to show what I'm talking about.  But if you zoom in a bit, maybe this'll give you the idea:

You can see the furling line as it comes off the furler to the block on the bow pulpit; the blocks are at the base of each stanchion at deck level.  The line used to come up from there at an angle to the cleat on the outside of the coaming.  That meant, when stepping out of the cockpit, the line was taut just above the ankle.  Splash!  Does that make more sense?  I feel safer with this arrangement.

[wes]

Thanks, explanation very clear now, but fyi the picture is not viewable; Photobucket error says "Sorry, this person moved or deleted this image." Problem with the link code, maybe?

Wes

[Steady1]

Dang it!  No.  Just too many buttons on Photobucket for a technophobe like me.  I moved it to the "album" tab after the initial post.  So here's another try: