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Ratchet Block Installation:
Depending on which model Sunfish you have purchased the ratchet block will be
different in appearance. Follow the instructions below for your model Sunfish. Find
the mainsheet eyestrap located on the deck forward of the cockpit, aft of the
daggerboard well (Figure 16). This is where you will attach the mainsheet ratchet
block.
Ratchet Block Installation Standard:
1. In the delivery kit locate the ratchet block (Figure 17), shackle, pin and ring
(Figure 18).
2. Loop the shackle through the eyestrap and align the hole in the shackle with the
hole in the bottom of the mainsheet block. Insert the pin and secure with
the ring (Figure 19).
Ratchet Block Installation Pro:
1. In the delivery kit locate the ratchet block (Figure 20), compression spring
(Figure 21), shackle, pin and ring (Figure 22).
2. Take the shackle and loop it through the eyestrap. Place the compression spring
over the eyestrap (Figure 21).
3. While compressing the spring, place the mainsheet ratchet block at
the top of the spring and align the hole in the bottom of the block with
the holes in the shackle.
4. Secure the Ratchet block to the shackle using the pin and ring
(Figure 23).
Tip: To assist in keeping the spring compressed while attaching the block to the
shackle, try compressing the spring and tie with string (Figure 24). Place the tied
spring over the eyestrap and attach the block. Then untie the string and release the
spring.
Tip: After rigging the mainsheet block some racers prefer to raise the height of the
hiking strap in order to more easily get their feet under after a tack. Using a small
piece of line or shockcord, thread one end through the forward loop of webbing in the
hiking strap. Continue the line through the mainsheet block eyestrap (Figure 21). Be
sure to tie the line tightly in order to keep the strap in the lifted position.
Figure: 16
Figure: 17
Figure: 18
Figure: 20
Figure: 22
Figure: 23
Daggerboard Well
Eyestrap
Figure: 19
Figure: 21
Figure: 24
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