wood block construction ?

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Originally Posted by UnlikelyBoatBuilder

For example, why does Davey & Co put the becket off-center on their double and triple blocks? That makes no sense to me, but I am guessing they have a good reason.
TIA: John

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If you think about the way the line will be rove, I think it makes sense. Straight pull to the next sheave removing one coss. Even if right angle reeving is used.