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Hey all, So, yesterday I took my sunfish out for a great sail. Towards the end of the day the winds really kicked up and, though where I sail is a fairly protected cove in Maine, I realized it's time to start taking more safety precautions, especially for those especially breezy days. I...

Wayne that's an idea I'm starting to consider, but I would like to see if this method can work first. Wavedancer, I've considered that method, but if it's between one camcleat in the cockpit and two on the deck, I think i'd rather the former.. less hardware. I've got Hamilton Marine looking...

Thank you! I'll head out to Hamilton Marine to see if they have a better selection than WM did.

I couldn't figure out how to send a private message, so I thought I'd try to get his attention this way, haha. Anyway, Wayne, if you happen to read this... I'm in the midst of trying to work out your 'cheap fix' low swivel cam cleat w/ eye strap to replace bullseye method...

Also, Tag: If you haven't looked through this thread, you should: http://www.sunfishforum.com/showthread.php?t=28892&highlight=cleat wavedancer: sorry that last post was from my phone, couldn't type much. basically I only sail recreationally, and in light wind as often as stiff breezes. for...

So I went to West Marine today. I picked up a Harken 2135 and the WM guy and I tried to find an eye strap that would fit the Harken 241 so I could use them in tandem. Much to my dismay, we couldn't find one. Has anyone tried this, and perhaps know of an eye strap that fits the Harken 241...

Just did the research and it seems like the best fit. I'd like option to cleat.

I meant to write 2135! I think the 205 is a different style cam cleat... Oops! Getting that same block tho. Let's hope for some replies!

So I'm redoing my mainsheet rigging this weekend, at least what's on the deck. I'm going with a Harken 241 cam cleat + a Harken 205 ratchet block, assembled like in the attached picture. I'd like to avoid cleating when I don't have to, and the Harken 241 seems like it puts the cam cleat at a...

That sounds awesome haha. What do you wear?

Yeah why not just take the mast?

Sorry for the delay. Basically I'm just looking for a walkthru for installing a cam cleat base, if there are any tips, specific fasteners I should use, if I should seal it with anything... Probably more straightforward than I think.

I'm looking for a guide on installing a cam cleat base... I figured I'd check with you guys first. Searched for one on the forums but couldn't find one. Going to look online. Can you all point me in the right direction? Want to make sure I do this right! Spencer

Oh... Ok, so let me make sure I'm totally clear on this, as the West Marine guy seemed to have a different concept of a ratcheting block... Harken 2135 This is the block I was looking at. There was also a block that I guess will automatically ratchet and there is no way to turn the mechanism...

I went to check out ratchet blocks today. A question... It seemed like the only way to let the sail out would be to flip the switch on the block itself. This seems a little dangerous, especially since my block is currently attached fore of the centerboard to the center board tether eyestrap, as...

Thanks for your help everyone!

I'm wondering if I should just get a ratchet block to start... and then if I want to add a Harken 205 for the cleat later, I could do that.

Here's a photo of my current setup, as it was bought 8 or 9 years ago. Haven't changed a thing, as I haven't used it much until recently. I'm thinking through replacing the setup for my mainsheet tho. As of now, it's just a block, fore of the centerboard. It seems like most of the setups I've...

Hi all, New to the forum. I got a Sunfish for a birthday gift a number of years ago.. I think about 8 or 9. As I've recently been sailing it more and more and considering entering a few races next season, I'd like to find out exactly what sort of hull I'm working with. It's a Pearson, but I'm...