[quote=MN3]should be noted that setting up the jib blocks optimal for the skipper will not be optimal for crew (as they are sitting further forward).
Often it is next to impossible to "snap" the line out of the cleat from the crew postion if the blocks are set that way.... (i usually will uncleat the jib for the crew, and let them do all the other jib sheeting actions).
PS i use Samson 5/16" xls Yacht Braid (double braid polyester rope) for my jib sheets. high tec line is too light to "snap" the line out of the cleat[/list]
[quote]I still use 5/16" dacron in the stock jib blocks on my cat. In heavy air there is a technique to snapping out the sheet, but it is easily learned as long as you set up the cleats on the jib blocks to be higher than the angle in which it normally sits. [/quote][/quote]
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