Ha! Thanks. No shame in that! For my SCAMP that is nearing completion I am going with a similar setup, but this time trying the Ronstan versions as they are cheaper, and just for the fun of it. The swivel cam is the RONRF7 <https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/product/ronstan-swivelling-mainsheet-cam-unit.html>, and the ratchet block is the Series 40 <https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/product/ronstan-series-40-rtm-orbitblockmanual-single-swivel.html>. These cost a bit less than the Harken versions. I have them now, and they are really nice. Note that the ratchet block is a bit small, and smaller than the similar Harken version. Accommodates 9 mm line, so if your mainsheet is larger than that, could be a problem for that ratchet block. My main for the SCAMP is 3/8 inch, so fits fine when I checked. But I really love that kind of control. Just feels right in the hands. Daniel SCAMP #330
On Oct 12, 2019, at 9:44 AM, Mike Z <speedernut2@gmail.com> wrote:
When I changed ours, I shamelessly copied Daniel Rich’s set up.
Monty15Mike
On Oct 12, 2019, at 10:23 AM, Edward Epifani <edepifani@hotmail.com> wrote:
Well worth shopping online, these are pricey. West Marine most likely does have sub assemblies if you want to rebuild it. At least you can touch it and see it before you buy ( if you have one close). Sometimes WM is the last resort. I’m old enough to remember the smell of tar in real chandlerys. Now, the smell of polyethylene and nylon...but I love my little plastic boat. Ed
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On Oct 11, 2019, at 2:35 PM, Steve Trapp <stevetrapp@q.com> wrote:
If you can find a local chandlery, maybe they will be able to help you. I will suggest taking your broken block into the store to get as close a match as you can find. Much as I try to avoid the big box of boat stores, West Marine, they do carry an assortment of blocks. Steve M-15 # 335
-----Original Message----- From: Chris Smith Sent: Friday, October 11, 2019 2:10 PM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: need new mainsheet ratchet block & cam arm
Hello fellow sailors!
I have an older m15 that needs a new mainsheet block. The current one attaches to the step in front of the cabin (as most do) but the bearing housing has split. I epoxied it back together but it has started to split again. It still works, but it sure makes me nervous in a blow.
Any suggestions for a new one?
Many thanks for your collective expertise!
Chris