Rutgerson, mainsheet system 4:1 50mm blocks 20m spliced rope Ø8mm

Description

This mainsheet system from Rutgerson has a 4:1 purchase and includes 50 mm blocks plus 20 metres of spliced Liros Hercules rope in Ø 8 mm. It is designed to efficiently control sails and adjust the boom while sailing.

• Brand: Rutgerson
• Weight: 1.48 kg
• Size: 50 mm blocks
• Rope Ø: 8 mm
• Product dimensions: 20 metres of rope
• Made in: Sweden
• Package dimensions: Dimensions: 38 cm × 14 cm × 10 cm | Gross weight: 1.48 kg

Mainsheet system 4:1 with 50 mm blocks and 20 metres of spliced Liros Hercules rope Ø 8 mm

ROPE PURCHASE When sailing under sail, there are a wide range of lines and trimming systems that must be able to handle the sails optimally. Here, the purchase and aids must be carefully matched so that you can pull at a suitable speed and with the right force. When you use purchase in rope, it is like adding gearing. Each time you add another gear ratio, it becomes easier to pull, but you have to pull correspondingly farther to achieve the same effect as before.

PURCHASE ON THE MAINSHEET A mainsheet is used to control the boom on the mainsail. There are many ways this can be done, but on smaller boats you most often see a so-called triple block at each end. One on the boom and one on the cockpit floor or traveler in the boat. The lower one has a cam cleat, so the rope can be locked.

OTHER PURCHASES Other places where purchase is often used can be on a backstay or on the kicker. Again, this depends on which fittings are available and how much force is required.