[quote=aquaaddict][quote=dmgbear55]I worked with Andrew at Slo and his suggestion was to try the "old" downhaul and then decide what would be needed.... Next question then is the hook on the top of the mast up to the greater load, along with the little swaged bit on the wire halyard and/or the halyard itself?
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I need to replace my downhaul for the new sail as half the current downhaul blocks are on the tack plate of the old sail, it was 6:1 so I could just replace the blocks on the tack plate with a triple block and an S hook to hang from the new sail, but I was thinking about going to an 8:1 setup like this:
[img]http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy284/atl2009_photo/Picture4-11.png[/img]
Its kind of hard to see in that image, but basically double block either side at the top, and a cheek block and pivot block either side at the bottom, it has the advantage that you have a downhaul line exiting out to both sides of the tramp.
The swagged halyard fitting was my next concern, I wonder if anyone has ever tried fitting something like the newer hook and loop system on a 5.2, e.g.
[img]http://trihokie.smugmug.com/Boats/catamaran/i-N3DbXzk/0/M/IMG5236-M.jpg[/img]
Of course the 5.2 has a different head without as much overhang, so might just have to try the swagged wire fitting as is and see if it slips or not.
Dave, have you got any photos or threads covering your 5.2 rebuild (I love the color of the hulls from the profile pic)? I look forward to hearing how you get on with your new sail, be great to get some shared experiences (even if only so I can live vicariously through them whilst I count the months until mine is delivered ;-) ). Did you get the laminate radial jib too? I am just going with the new main and the old jib for now. Sorry to hear about your hand, hope you are able to get back out on the water soon!
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