[C320-list] Dutchman system

[Jeffrey Hare]

FYI Michael,

   You mentioned that you needed to remove the dutchman lower (aft) block to
get to the upper one.  I just drop the topping lift until I can reach the
(upper) forward one.


Tim:
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I replaced them this spring.  

Few Tips:

1) What I found helpful was to use the old one to roughly measure the new
ones.  
2) Leave the new ones extra long.   
3) Snip the lines at an angle leaving a sharp point.  Makes it easy to
thread it into the pocket at the bottom of the sail.
4) snug down the pocket screws only a little so that the line can pull out
some on its own when under tension.  This will prevent it from breaking when
you raise the sail and the sail gets some belly.  This lets it find its own
basic length (you'll tune/snug it after).

Dutchman has a great guide for adjusting these lines which you should read
as it will answer lots of questions.

-JeffH

-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Updike [mailto:wupdike at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 6:35 AM
To: Catalina 320 Mail List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system

I believe I was told by the Dutchman rep. at a boat show that the line is a
400lb. test mono-filiment.  You may be able to find this at a local store or
sailmaker.

Before opening the block, place a piece of tape around the fixed part of the
line at the block so in the event you pull out the fixed part, you will know
where to set the block.  Leave plenty of extra line (1-2') to run into the
pocket.  When you have the length correct, tie a simple knot in the line
high in the pocket and stuff the excess line in the pocket.  The line takes
a beating from the Sun and may part anywhere.  In the event it parts at the
block, you will have sufficient excess in the pocket to rejoin it easily.

Warren & Pattie Updike
C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar"
Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River
Chesapeake Bay