what about footblocks?
I've always been a little puzzled by footblocks. What exactly is the purpose? All I can intuit is that they A) keep the sheet tail angle and direction constant relative to the winch with variances of sheet lead, and B) keep sheets from crossing the side-decks just forward of the cockpit where you most need to step.
Is that really all it is, or is there some other reason for footblocks as well?
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