[C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths

[crashley at gte.net]

Jeff,

I'm not sure what you're talking about. I use the starboard halyard winch 
for the mainsheet all the time, after raising the main and clamping halyard 
off. I could reverse it so I use the port winch for the mainsheet but being 
right handed I think it's easier to use the stbd winch.

CRA
Rosebud #882

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeffrey Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 6:03 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths


>
> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----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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