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[quote=DamonLinkous][quote=astglenn]Thank you MN. One more question to suffer.  The data that I saw when ordering the pile of resto parts for the boat said to install a 48' x 1/2" line for the main sheet. I actually ordered the "stock" main sheet.  It sure seems pretty lazy through the sheaves. Am I nuts to try some 7/16" for the main sheet? Something with a nice hard braid would seem to me to be the thing. This is the only sheet or line that I ordered that sure seems to be a bit heavy for what it is doing. The braid is also really soft. I think it may be too damn soft.[/quote]
Half inch was the original size for H18 mainsheet with those three single Seaway blocks, but that "stock" mainsheet may just be too fuzzy and it will probably absorb water as well.

I switched to the 7:1 Harken Blocks years ago, besides the better purchase they are also easy to remove from the boom in one piece.

In your case, rather than spend $480 on blocks, invest in high-quality main and jib sheets. If you went with a 3/8 or 7/16 (9 or 10mm) main sheet of any kind they would run through the blocks and traveler better. If you want to really treat yourself, go with the new high-tech  sheets available now.

[url=http://www.apsltd.com/c-1600-dyneemablendedsinglebraids.aspx]http://www.apsltd.com/c-1600-dyneemablendedsinglebraids.aspx[/url]

The Robline, Salsa, and Swiftcord all seem to be excellent choices. I've been wanting to upgrade my old Yale Light sheets to one of these. Anyone have opinions to choose among them?[/quote]

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