If there are blocks in the system sized for 3/16", then 1/4" would be oversized.  Good quality 3/16" would be plenty strong enough.  As for being easy on your hands, General Boats gave me a nice handle to make than a non-issue.




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> On 2024-04-24, at 12:56:51 EDT, peter beckerman wrote:
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> The small blocks on the trailing edge of the centerboard appear to be sized for 
> 3/16" line (see attached photo).  The blocks on the cap look like 1/4" blocks.  
> It's very hard to pull the current pennant through the smaller blocks.  Fresh 
> line will probably run freely, but if there's no real downside to a line sized 
> for the existing block, why use the bigger line? 
>    Given how infrequently I expect to be adjusting the centerboard pennant, I'm 
> not too worried about how the line will feel, how it'll hold in the cleat 
> however is of prime importance which is why I asked. 
> 
> Peter
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