Genoa blocks and Jib blocks?

[Richard O'Brien]

Last fall I picked up some standard Jib blocks with my new jib,assuming the big hole in the middle indicated a much larger diameter sheave. It turns out that it's pretty much the same as the genoa block, only a big hole in the middle. OK! Is this some kind of traditional thing, or is it Zen to have a different style block, or is it based on some engineering premise? Thoughts??

[delevi]

Richard,

The genoa blocks should have a swivel, since the sheet will need to route back up to the winch and cam cleat. Coveat... I don't have a genoa but I believe this info is correct. I suppose you could use the jib blocks if you don't plan to use the winch and have a way to cleat them aft of the coaming, like to the mooring horn cleat, but I think that's an awkward setup.

Leon

[baldbaby2000]

My jig blocks have the big hole too. I guess it's like Leon said: the genoa is a different style in that they swivel in any direction.

BB

PS Hope you're enjoying that talking Homer Simpson I left on your boat!

[Richard O'Brien]

Ah! Of course. the genoa block swivels. Thank you Leon, and Daniel.
Daniel, Yes, i think i might owe you a new battery for the Homer figure.

I suppose then that you can use genoa blocks for a jib, but not use jib blocks for a genoa. Finally, in a related matter, although this may belong in a different thread: Can you have a worn 150 Genoa recut to a 135...or is it not worth it?

[delevi]

I suppose then that you can use genoa blocks for a jib, but not use jib blocks for a genoa. Finally, in a related matter, although this may belong in a different thread: Can you have a worn 150 Genoa recut to a 135...or is it not worth it?

Not absolutely sure about the first part, but I would guess that you would not want your jib blocks to swivel. As for the genoa, check http://www.thesailwarehouse.com You can probably get a new genoa for a few bucks more than the cost of a recut and if it's a beat up sail, probably not worth putting money into it. Just my humble opinion.

[AWKIII]

Hey Rich:

If you purchased your boat new you had the option of purchasing the jib hardware package and genoa hardware package. The blocks with the large eye are jib sheet blocks. The genoa blocks are spring mounted and will swivel.

As far as the sail. You can buy a brand new one for $300.00 with hanks or luff tape for a furler. Not sure if there is anyone in Colorado who does sail work so you would have shipping charges back and forth right off the bat.

For me, the sail would have to be in real good condition to justify the expense. I think I would buy new and keep the old one as a spare. Or sell the spare on ebay or on this board.

Art

[Tim Stone WindDancer]

Don't use the genoa spring loaded blocks on the jib it will foul when crossing the wind. Because it sticks up and the jib sheet line can wrap around it..

Helped another Mac 26X owner when they had them reversed..

Fair Winds
Tim Stone