Double Snatch Block?

[danielgoldberg]

We're trying to rig our asymetrical sock control line to come back to the cockpit. I'd like to run it through a double snatch block shackled to the deck, but I can't seem to find anyone who makes a double snatch block. I've checked with the major players (Harken, Garhauer, Ronston, Schaeffer), but they don't make one. From that I'm guessing that no one does, but thought I'd ask here anyway, just in case someone knows of one.

Thanks,

[buckeyesailor]

Lunmar does.....
Lunmar Boat Lifts: Product: '272 Double Snatch Block'

[Plumper]

How are you going to use the double snatch?

[danielgoldberg]

Originally Posted by buckeyesailor

Lunmar does.....
Lunmar Boat Lifts: Product: '272 Double Snatch Block'

That doesn't look like a snatch block. I know it SAYS snatch block on the site, but it sure doesn't look like one. Plus, it sas it's galvanized. But thanks for the reference. I'm certainly going to call Monday morning to see if it's really a snatch block suitable for deck use.

Plumper, we're going to attach the block to the deck, run the continuous control line that raises and lowers the sock on the asymetrical through the block and back to the cockpit. Because it's a continues line, the snatch block needs to be double.

[buckeyesailor]

I don't sell em Dan.....I just found it......and I agree wholeheartedly.......not a pretty piece of deck fluff is it?

[Plumper]

Why would you run the sock line aft? Don't you have to go forward to hoist or hand the kite in the sock anyway? Is this for single handing?

I don't think you'll find a double snatch block. You may have to use two singles.

[danielgoldberg]

Originally Posted by Plumper

Why would you run the sock line aft? Don't you have to go forward to hoist or hand the kite in the sock anyway? Is this for single handing?

I don't think you'll find a double snatch block. You may have to use two singles.

I'm mostly thinking about being able to douse from the cockpit. Often I'm sailing with my wife and two young boys, which means I single hand with three other people aboard (I sail the boat while she chases the kids around and threatens to feed them to the sharks if they don't calm down so she can enjoy the sail). So, I'd be more inclined to use the kite more if I could douse it without having the leave the cockpit, run forward, etc., particularly in the case of an emergency of sorts, such as a boat coming our way requiring us to get the kite down so as to avoid a collision because that stinkpotter doesn't know what he's doing, etc.

BS, I hear ya. I didn't mean to jump down your throat; was just commenting.

[Plumper]

I see what you are trying to achieve. You are probably going to have to make a new continuous line to control the sock because the one that is on their will not likely be long enough. When you make it just put a double block on before you splice it. That will solve everything and probably be cheaper to boot.

[danielgoldberg]

Originally Posted by Plumper

I see what you are trying to achieve. You are probably going to have to make a new continuous line to control the sock because the one that is on their will not likely be long enough. When you make it just put a double block on before you splice it. That will solve everything and probably be cheaper to boot.

Yup, except that it's already made. We had the control line made extra long for the purpose, but didn't think to have it made with the double block on it (and neither did our sailmaker). If I can't find a double snatch block, I'll either use two singles, or have the control line cut and respliced around a traditional double block attached to a swivel snap shackle.

[sailingdog]

You might want to contact Garhauer, as they might have some ideas on how to solve this. They also make custom blocks...but that'd be a bit more expensive...