[S2] Keel Winch

[Bruce Eaton]

Hello S2 Fleet,

I have a neighbor with an S2 who is having difficulty cranking his keel up. He is in his late 70’s and is considering either putting an electric winch in or selling his boat. I found this post on the S2 keel system below. Has anyone upgraded to the 4:1 ratio block system ? If so, was it a significant help in reducing the strength required? Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Bruce


Re: update for lifting system for keel/ dagger board
Post
Mon May 30, 2016 6:53 pm
From the photo, it would appear that you have the original 3:1 system. Most owners have updated to a 4:1 system by replacing the lower block that is mounted on the centerboard tang with a fiddle block that has a larger diameter pulley on the bottom and a smaller one just above. Then you can lead the end of the rope down the starboard side of the upper block, up the port side a then either tie it off with a stopper knot on a bale that is welded underneath the baseplate (like mine) or alternately through a hole drilled through the baseplate. Garhauer makes a nice (but pricey) kit for this that is all stainless, or you could just get the appropriate fiddle block from your favorite supplier.


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