[C320-list] Dutchman system

[Kurt R. Budelmann, M.D.]

The problem with not adjusting the tensioning block is that when you tighten the vang you can pull out the aft most monofilament causing slack when boom vang tension is released.  Therefore at other times  you would always have to adjust boom vang tension to keep the aft most Dutchman line tense when lowering the mainsail.
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Kurt R. Budelmann
Everwind, Catalina 320 #1035

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Chris Burti 
  To: joe at dolphinmortgage.com ; C320-List 
  Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 7:19 AM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system


  Ditto...It allows the maximum benefit of having the
  dutchman by not having to fuss with adjustments.

  --- Joe Barrett <joe at dolphinmortgage.com> wrote:

  > I had a local canvas maker put two zippers in. Much
  > easier as you don't ever
  > have to adjust the block.
  > Joe Barrett
  >  
  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
  > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf
  > Of Chris Holt
  > Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 1:08 PM
  > To: C320-List
  > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system
  >  
  > I do exactly what Kurt suggests.   I loosen the
  > tension on the Dutchman 
  > lines.  This allows sufficient slack to place the
  > sail cover on and the 
  > Dutchman lines feed out through the bottom of the
  > sail cover.
  >  
  > Chris
  > Wine Down #447
  >  
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: "Kurt R. Budelmann, M.D."
  > <krbmd77 at charter.net>
  > To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
  > Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 12:22 PM
  > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system
  >  
  >  
  > You should have a block where the topping lift
  > attaches to the clew and you 
  > can loosen the tension on the Dutchman lines enough
  > that you can still cover
  > 
  > the mainsail.  The slack allows the Dutchman line to
  > snake down alongside 
  > the flaked sail and exit the sailcover from its open
  > bottom edge.  You are 
  > still able to tension the topping lift with the use
  > of this block.
  >  
  > __
  > Kurt R. Budelmann
  > Everwind, Catalina 320 #1035
  >  
  >  
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  >   From: Ben Waltuck
  >   To: C320-List
  >   Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 12:09 PM
  >   Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system
  >  
  >  
  >   I'm planning on setting up my Dutchman system
  > tomorrow.. it came with
  >   the boat from the previous owner, and I just never
  > got around to
  >   installing it.
  >  
  >   My question is:
  >   My current sail cover doesn't have slits for the
  > vertical dutchman
  >   lines, so I think I'll need to drop the entire
  > system down to put the
  >   cover over the boom.. I should be able to mark the
  > correct hoisted
  >   position on the topping lift with a permanent
  > marker so that I can
  >   re-hoist the system each time before I hoist the
  > main.. but when I put
  >   it all away, I'll have no topping lift to my
  > boom..
  >   What do you guys do?
  >   Did you have your sail covers cut with slits for
  > the dutchman?
  >   Do you move the main halyard back for a temporary
  > topping lift?
  >   Is the rigid vang enough to keep the boom up and
  > out of the cockpit when
  >   the main is down?
  >  
  >   Thanks!
  >  
  >   Ben
  >  
  >  
  >  
  >  
  >  
  >   Pat Moriarty wrote:
  >  
  >   > Dutchman sells the line at a reasonable price
  > and sends the right
  >   > amount. You can't always get that line with UV
  > inhibitors at your
  >   > local fishing store.
  >   >
  >   > Pat
  >   >
  >   > #130
  >   >
  >   > At 09:01 AM 8/9/2006, you wrote:
  >   >
  >   >> Can someone tell me how many feet of line you
  > need to replace the
  >   >> dutchmen monofilament that runs through the
  > mainsail
  >   >> ?  Darrell
  >   >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat
  > Moriarty"
  >   >> <patm at psiurethanes.com>
  >   >> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
  >   >> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:03 AM
  >   >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system
  >   >>
  >   >>
  >   >>> Call Dutchman and order the line and all you
  > need is a philips
  >   >>> screwdriver. Hint if you just lower the toping
  > lift and don't move
  >   >>> the blocks it is simple but if you are not
  > paying attention and move
  >   >>> the adjustment and one of the blocks you will
  > have to do it several
  >   >>> times to get it right.
  >   >>>
  >   >>> Pat
  >   >>>
  >   >>> #130
  >   >>> At 11:59 AM 8/7/2006, you wrote:
  >   >>>
  >   >>>> Has anyone had to replace the filaments on
  > their Dutchman system?
  >   >>>> If so,
  >   >>>> how difficult is it?  Mine broke after the
  > second time I sailed the
  >   >>>> boat
  >   >>>> (operator error more than anything) and I
  > have been flaking my main
  >   >>>> ever
  >   >>>> since which is a royal pain in the @#$%!
  >   >>>>
  >   >>>> Any comments would be appreciated
  >   >>>>
  >   >>>> Thanks,
  >   >>>>
  >   >>>> Tim Connolly
  >   >>>> Ty Ar Mor  #798
  >   >>>
  >   >>>
  >   >>
  >   >
  >   >
  > 


  Chris Burti
  "Commitment"
  Catalina 320, #867, 
  Farmville, NC

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