True, but it is a snatch block after all.
With 60% weight to windward, there's still 40% to leeward. In
moderate winds, being caught aback would largely be a non-issue. it
would be like sailing a lighter catamaran with the same rig. Plus, you
can always dump the mainsheet.
The trick is just to use the snatch block wisely, which can be done,
because it's a snatch block. You can decide to use it or stop using it
in a matter of seconds. So, either don't use the snatch block in
higher winds, or if you do, keep an eye on the mainsheet.
It's like using a huge screacher sail. There's nothing wrong with it
in the right winds; you just have to either use it in very light winds
or be ready to dump the sheet.
I'd rather have the option of using the snatch block, either for
tacking or for running with a more direct sheet, than to not have it at
all. Then at least you can make the choice. It would definitely be
useful if you end up having (or wanting) to gybe.
- Mike
robert wrote:
Unable to use the link.
Any snatch block anywhere near the lee hull stops the ability of the rig weather cocking in case of being caught aback
--- I
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