Melges 14

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Mainsheet

A 57 mm T2 soft-attach Ratchamatic is rigged from the aft end of the dagger board trunk so it's within easy reach from a full hike. Two 40 mm T2 blocks soft-attached to the boom eliminating corrosion and extra weight. The 40 mm T2 traveler block is tied to an 8 mm lead ring that rides on a fixed Spectra® bridle tied athwartships near the transom.

Vang

A combination vang system uses a 3:1 Micro block on the end of a 4:1 16 mm block cascade that cleats inside a compact swivel bracket, giving the vang a 12:1 purchase. It all fits neatly with enough throw between the mast and the boom for a wide range of adjustment.

Cunningham/Outhaul

Because the main is fully-battened, the M14 cunningham system must be powerful and efficient. Double-ended and led to both sides of the cockpit, the 4:1 cunningham is cleated with a Carbo® Micro cleat positioned at the forward crew's fingertips. The double-ended outhaul system cleats are immediately inboard. A mix of Micro and 29 mm Carbo and 18 mm Fly blocks make up these systems.