# Lug rigged dory main sheet

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/lug-rigged-dory-main-sheet/43990>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [April 10, 2016, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/lug-rigged-dory-main-sheet/43990 "2016-04-10T21:14:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![Andrew\_Legg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a6a055/32.png) [@Andrew\_Legg](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Andrew_Legg)\
**Post date:** [April 10, 2016, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/lug-rigged-dory-main-sheet/43990/1 "2016-04-10T21:14:05Z")

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I'm beginning to think about rigging my lug rigged dory. any thoughts on how to add a block and cleat for the main sheet?

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**Author:** ![Jeffrey\_Hoeper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6bbea6/32.png) [@Jeffrey\_Hoeper](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jeffrey_Hoeper)\
**Post date:** [April 10, 2016, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/lug-rigged-dory-main-sheet/43990/2 "2016-04-10T21:44:56Z")

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&nbsp; &nbsp;I don't think you need it. The sheet for the&nbsp;balanced sail is very easy to hold. Usually you only need a couple of fingers. The helm is also well enough balanced that you can usually let go of the tiller for a few seconds if necessary.

I consider an uncleated main sheet an essential safety feature. If I'm ever in danger of capsizing, all I have to do is let go of the main sheet.

That feeling of absolute security makes the boat a joy to sail.

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**Author:** ![Laszlo\_Morocz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@Laszlo\_Morocz](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Laszlo_Morocz)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2016, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/lug-rigged-dory-main-sheet/43990/3 "2016-04-11T06:00:03Z")

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There's always [ratchet blocks](http://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-gear/sailing-gear-accessories/harken-ratchet-mainsheet-block-009.html).

"_Used on PocketShip, and any other CLC boat with a large mainsail.&nbsp; The essential value is that it keeps your hand from getting tired, yet it isn't dangerous like cleating the mainsheet would be.&nbsp; A small amount of pressure causes the sheet to jam in the block, taking the pressure off your hand, but if you ease up on pressure, the mainsheet runs free_."

&nbsp; ![](http://www.clcboats.com/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/photos/products/2011/harken/harken-mainsheet-ratchet-block.jpg&w=580)

I've got three of these on 2 boats. They definitely work well and help in keeping hands and elbows functional after hours of sailing.

Laszlo

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