[C320-list] Mainsail Reefing Lines

[David Gleason]

Quentin;

I agree, it sounds like the previous owner made several modifications. 
Our 1994, #150 had a single reef line for the one reef supplied by
Catalina.  It was lead back to the cockpit.  I added a second reef and
lead it back to the cockpit also.  I did contact Garhauer for a single
sheet stopper to add to the trippel that was there.  There are three (I
think) 1/4" bolts that hold the stoppers together.  I purchased
replacement bolts from a local supplier and added the 4th stopper to the
set.  There is an aluminium plate imbedded in the fiberglass under the
stoppers.  I drilled and tapped this plate and secured the 4th stopper.

I have terminated the cruising spinnaker halyard at the mast, as I use a
sock and it is easier for me to hoist the spinnaker and then raise the
sock from the fordeck.

I have a single mainsheet line.  If the boat is used for cruising only, I
see no advantage to the double main sheet arrangement.  All it does is
clutter up the cockpit with additional lines.  

If you convert the double line reefing system to a single line this will
free up one stopper.  Changing the double main sheet to a single will
free up one of your jamb cleats.

You asked about adding blocks to the cabin top.  What purpose do you
intend for these?  It is possible to add blocks to the mast step if you
wish to run more lines back to the cockpit.  If you terminate the
spinnaker halyard at the mast, this will free up one of the blocks.

Dave Gleason
Proud Mary, #150

On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:03:06 -0500 "Quentin Murphy"
<qmurphy at sympatico.ca> writes:
> I purchased my C320 this September (Hull #667 Yr 2000) and noticed 
> the
> mainsail can only be reefed once.  My last boat (CS-30) could be 
> triple
> reefed. My 1st reef uses two lines that are led aft to the cockpit.  
> In case
> other boats are rigged differently, mine has the following lines led 
> aft:
> main, jib and cruising spinnaker halyards, 2 lines for the 1st 
> reef,
> boomvang  and the mainsheets.  There are 3 sheet stoppers on either 
> side of
> the companionway on the cabin top plus a jamb cleat for each of the
> mainsheet lines.  I'm thinking of adding at least a 2nd reef and 
> possibly a
> 3rd plus I would like to lead the main outhaul line back as well.  
> Has
> anyone added more reefs or converted the existing 1st reefing system 
> so it
> uses only one line so the other line is freed?  Has anyone added 
> more
> cabin-top blocks and sheet stoppers?  Is there the provision through 
> the
> boom for the extra lines?  Can more tie-on points be added to the 
> underside
> of the boom?
> 
> Quentin Murphy
> Whit's End C320 #667
> Toronto - Lake Ontario
> 
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