[C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths

[Jeffrey Hare]

We never really use the Starboard side cabin top winch for the mainsheet, so
the Mainsheet ends up cleated all the time there anyway.  My guess is that
if you uncleated both sides and pulled the line so that there was an equal
amount on both sides, you'd have all the line you need.

However, make sure that you have enough line for the boom to extend out to
the shrouds without running out, or you could be in trouble if you run.  :)


-JeffH

-----Original Message-----
From: crashley at gte.net [mailto:crashley at gte.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 1:05 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths

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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