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Old 11-24-2009
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Originally Posted by knuterikt View Post
I discussed this setup both with my rigger and my sailmaker before attaching the above mentioned block. I have also seeen the same attachment used on new boats at boatshows.

After your post i discussed your concerns with my rigger, but he does not agree with you.
I can't tell from the photos, but if that block is attached through the open body of the turnbuckle, I would have to agree with osirissail that this is a very bad idea.

I have sometimes seen attachment made at the chainplate. Could you swap out the clevis pin, and replace it with a D-shackle that has the same pin size? That way you would not be attached to the turnbuckle.
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