We use rachet blocks outboard of the secondaries that lead the sheet/guy to the secondaries - when it is blowing you can still easily hold the sheet so I think a good ratchet block is better than the locking type. I have the harken ones that are auto ratchet so when it is light they do not engage.

David
#397

David Bows
Mallorca - Hull# 397
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