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[quote=nacraman57]Tim, congrats on the new boat ....it's a beauty. (I know, I'm biased!) The 5.7 is probably the best designed skeg boat ever built. Before you consider line may I make a suggestion...get a pair of oxen blocks for jib sheet control. Though they are pricey, it will be some of the best money you'll spend on that boat. When you need the jib released in a hurry like a tack in 20+ winds instead of bang bang banging the jib sheet against the cleat, the release is immediate. Same with crew adjusting jib tension on the wire.[img]http://www.thebeachcats.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=103597&g2_serialNumber=3[/img] I send my blocks to Murray's every few years to replace the sheaves which get worn in time. Steve at Murray's told me to start with 3/8" spun Dacron for the new blocks and when the sheaves wear and loose their grip go down to 5/16 to get a little more life out of them. He even told me he's heard of sailors using fabric softener to "soften" the Dacron. I've never tried it. However, 5/16 seems a little light for "snapping" the cleat, especially in heavy air.[/quote]

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