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Hands Free Sail Control with a "Fiddle Block with Becket and Cam Cleat"

Description

A device to hold the tension on the sheet line so you don't have to, while giving you the ability to instantly release the sheet and let the sail out when you want to.

See videos of Jim using it and explaining it: Click Here

For a cheaper and simpler alternative, try the Cam Jam Cleat Click Here

We don't sell them, but we are providing this guidance so you can find one at West Marine

Boating always involves risk of death, injury and property damage. Learn the rule of safe boating to reduce your risk. This device increases risk of capsizing.

Lewmar 60mm Fiddle Block With Becket And Cam Cleat

Safe Working Load: 1760lbs. Weight: 8.24oz. Max. Line Size: 3/8''

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Alternate video address: https://youtu.be/B3TMK6ZXsN4

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Caution: Cleating off your sheet with this or any other device vastly increases your risk of capsizing.

Lewmar 60mm Synchro Fiddle Block With Becket And Cam . Synchro blocks combine geometry; sheave ratios and a unique Free Spin bearing to deliver performance that s comparable to ball and roller bearing blocks used in racing; but at a more affordable price. With conventional blocks; one of the biggest losses in efficiency comes from the distortion of line as it wraps around the sheave. Synchro blocks provide the optimal ratio between line size; sheave diameter and the interface between rope and sheave. The result is larger sheaves with a smaller axle than exist on conventional blocks. Synchro blocks improve efficiency by nearly 5% on a single block at a load of 442lb. Calculated over a typical six-block mainsheet system; this approaches a 40% improvement over conventional blocks. Safe Working Load: 1760lbs. Weight: 8.24oz. Max. Line Size: 3/8''