[C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths

[crashley at gte.net]

I have a double-ended mainsheet but it ends right at the clam cleat on the 
port side just ahead of the halyard winch. I guess you would need some extra 
line to get from the main block system to the clam cleat but 25' sounds like 
a bit much. However I do notice that I seem to have a lot of extra mainsheet 
line in the bag on the starboard side.

CRA
Rosebud #882


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Denny Browne" <dennybrowne at verizon.net>
To: <vergaar2004-catalina at yahoo.com>; "'C320-List'" 
<c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths


> Newer boats have a double ended main sheet. You can sheet it from either
> side of the companionway. That probably accounts for the extra 25' of 
> line.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Koen Bennebroek
> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 10:01 PM
> To: John Van Vessem; C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths
>
> Thanks John, I was not aware that the manual was
> online. Good to know.
>
> Interestingly, I checked our manual today and it lists
> mainsheet length as 75' vs 100' in the online manual
> and what Allan wrote. I guess this was adjusted for
> the newer boats. I don't know if we still have the
> original sheet on our boat or if the previous owner
> replaced it. But I have never felt the need for more
> cordage on the mainsheet than what we have...25 feet
> difference seems quite a lot..is there anything
> different on the newer boats?
>
> Thanks, Koen
>
> --- John Van Vessem <jvanvessem at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>> Just a reminder to all, I have posted a 320 manual
>> in pdf format on the 320 web site.
>>
>> John Van Vessem
>> Sojourn 645
>> Vallejo Yacht Club
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Sail0983 at aol.com
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2006 8:00:27 AM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths
>>
>>
>> I don't have it at the house but I am sure my
>> Catalina 320 Owners Manual  has
>> lengths for all running rigging.
>>
>> Dave Marchant
>> Illumination #983
>> Solomons, MD
>>
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