Flying Fish Schooner Fore Staysail

[Korsan]

Hi All
For the moment I am finishing the sails rigging of my Schooner Flying Fish. My question is ,is it correct how I attached the block combination at the fore staysail..Should it hang free in the middle of the inner jib yard .In other words are the rope connections on both sides are sufficient to hold the block combination and trimming of the or is it necessary to add the metallic connection in the middle .Detailed picture is in the attachment.
Thanks in advance for your the answers

 

[Thomas Marocke]

Hi Korsan!


Construction plan "Flying Fish", 1857, Corel - the double sheave is rigged only on ropes.


A blurred photo, but still clearly recognizable. Clipper schooner "Belle J. Neal" of Gloucester, about 1880 - Howard I. Chapelle, The American Fishing Schooners.

Best regards
Thomas

 

[Korsan]

Many Thanks for your immediate response Thomas
Kind Regards