Cheek Blocks To Divert The Vang Sheet Away From The Hatch Opening?

[GCarr 0]

Does anyone have any ideas on this?

Size or model of the cheek block?

Drilling & mounting advice, or a picture?

Has anyone used a fairlead instead?

 

We are considering a couple options:

1) http://www.harken.com/productdetail.aspx?id=4523&taxid=416

2) http://www.harken.com/productdetail.aspx?id=41606&taxid=7594

 

Any advice is appreciated.

 

Cheers,

G

[skiemele 0]

I installed a couple of the 29mm Harkins in the corners.  Thru-bolted in deck.  Use ni-lock nuts and fender washers below and cut off the screws flush with the bolt heads with a Dremel tool.  They work well to open up the hatch.  Also, install a loop of shock cord to lift the vang up to the boom when the vang is slack.  Not convenient to take pictures right now.

[GCarr 0]

I installed a couple of the 29mm Harkins in the corners.  Thru-bolted in deck.  Use ni-lock nuts and fender washers below and cut off the screws flush with the bolt heads with a Dremel tool.  They work well to open up the hatch.  Also, install a loop of shock cord to lift the vang up to the boom when the vang is slack.  Not convenient to take pictures right now.

 

Great we are on the right track!

 

Thanks for the tip on the bungee and the vang.

 

Cheers,

G