Which blocks to use for Genua 2 and Genaker?

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   I have bought a Genua 2 and 2 additional winches for the Genua. We also have a genaker.

I am wondering what the best way is to handle the sheets for these sails.

Right now I have two additional blocks that I connect to the foot rail.

I am thinking about the following alternative:
- Put additional footblocks on top of the existing footblocks that are being used for the german sheeting (near the winches) and use them for the genaker. Will this construction be strong enough for the main and genua?
- Use the two blocks and connect them with a small rope to the clamps at the back.

Any other ideas?

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	I have bought a Genua 2 and 2 additional winches for the Genua. We also have a genaker. I am wondering what the best way is to handle the sheets for these sails. Right now I have two additional blocks that I connect to the foot rail. I am thinking about the following alternative: - Put additional footblocks on top of the existing footblocks that are being used for the german sheeting (near the winches) and use them for the genaker. Will this construction be strong enough for the main and genua? - Use the two blocks and connect them with a small rope to the clamps at the back. Any other ideas?



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