[C320-list] new main and jib sheets

[Allan Field]

Koen - The stock main halyard is 115 feet of 3/8-inch low stretch and the
genoa sheets are 50 feet each of 7/16" Dacron.    The main sheet is 100 feet
of 7/16-inch Dacron.  This is according to the owner's manual.  Hope this
helps!

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Koen Bennebroek
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 6:38 PM
To: catalina at thehares.com; C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] new main and jib sheets

hi Jeff,
 
finding sheets that handle nicely with bare hands is also on my mind. I
don't think the main halyard needs to be replaced at this time, but the main
sheet does.
I've heard praise for the New England Regatta Braid line that West Marine
carries, for sole use as jib sheet. So I will check that out. But I have no
idea without going to the boat first what diameter/length I need for jib and
main. I was hoping to find this answer here, but I guess I need to wait
until I've measured it on the boat.
 
I think when it comes to replacing the halyard my choices are more limited
and I need to go with some less-stretch cordage. But that's not on the
shopping list now.
 
Will keep you posted on my selection and happiness with the result.
 
Thanks, Koen


----- Original Message ----
From: Jeffrey Hare <catalina at thehares.com>
To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, August 4, 2006 4:24:29 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] new main and jib sheets


Hi Koen,

I replaced my Main Halyard with Yale Crystaline and am pleased with it,
although it is much stiffer than the original factory bungy cord that ships
with the boat.  I think others have done this too.  I think 110' is what we
have for the Main.  The line came from www.pyacht.com.

As for the Genoa sheets, I'd recommend getting something that has a nice
soft feel in your hands.  Stretch is ok in Genoa sheets.  Calling the guys
at Layline (www.layline.com), they can give you really good advice for
choosing lines that meet your needs.

Let us know what you choose!
-JeffH



-----Original Message-----
From: Koen Bennebroek [mailto:vergaar2004-catalina at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 6:28 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] new main and jib sheets

A little bit more info: 
what I'm looking for is how to choose from the likes of Sta-Set , Sta-Set-X,
Samson XLS, Samson Trophy Braid or Marlow Braid..I would like to get sheets
that in order of decreasing priority:
- don't wear too quickly over time
- don't stretch too much (although I'm not sure what the measure is here..)
- feel good on your hands
- come in 'tracer' colors

We do not race, so I don't think we need any of the performance line like
Dyneema.

Also, not being at the boat now, which diameter do I need and how long do
the sheets need to be?
Anything else we need to keep in mind when purchasing new sheets?

Thanks for any insights.

-Koen

----- Original Message ----
From: Koen Bennebroek <vergaar2004-catalina at yahoo.com>
To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, August 4, 2006 1:24:53 PM
Subject: [C320-list] new main and jib sheets


We're looking into getting new main and jib sheets for Big Cat. Any advice
on brand, type, shop? What's the recommended length for the 320?

Thanks, Koen