Get the universal joint so the tiller extension can be held at many different angles.? With the one plane it’s harder and more uncomfortable to sail.
Lee Montes.
NY state Sunfish Class Rep.
> On Aug 31, 2020, at 8:53 AM, dennis ritchie <
dintervu@...> wrote:
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> ?Here is a follow up to my original question.?
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> I ended up purchasing a Harken ratchamatic block with stand up spring? from Melges.? Installed it on Saturday.? It works great.? So much better than just the hook.? The block help holds and then as soon as tension is released it freewheels.? ? Best $100 spent so far.
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> Guess I have one more question.? My tiller is wood and original to the 1986 SF.? Does anyone recommend upgrading the extension to one that pivots in all directions vs just in one plane?
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> Thanks
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> Dennis Ritchie
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>> On Aug 21, 2020, at 10:34 AM, Doug Nelson <
nelsondoug53@...> wrote:
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>> ?Ballpark $75.00.
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>> Patterson Marine
>> Pentwater Michigan
>>>> On Aug 21, 2020, at 10:27 AM, Lane <
stumpbuster@...> wrote:
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>>> ?Dennis,
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>>> I installed a Harken 2135 57mm Manual Ratchet Carbo Block, Harken Stand up Spring for Dinghy Main Sheet Blocks, and Harken Harken Spring Cup.
>>> This is 3 items from Intensity Sales.? It cost me $68.47 on 6/3/20.? I am happy with it.? You can turn on or off the ratched.? I've never turned it off.
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>>> Lane
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>>> ------ Original Message ------
>>> From: "dennis ritchie" <
dintervu@...>
>>> To: "Sunfish" <
[email protected]>
>>> Sent: 8/21/2020 8:28:06 AM
>>> Subject: [SunfishSailor] Ratchet block
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>>> Good morning.
>>> I have a sunfish that only has a hook.? I want to upgrade it.? I see Harken has a ratchamatic.? Has anyone used this model.
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>>> I tried to call a couple of places yesterday (Including Sunfish Direct) to get prices and info but no one? answers.
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>>> If any one has suggestions on ratchetblocks, other parts, or where to purchase, etc.? It would be greatly appreciated.
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>>> Thanks.
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>>> Dennis Ritchie
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