[C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths

[Bruce Heyman]

CRA,
Actually there is a way to use the main winches differently.  When we race
we like to have all the weight on the windward or high side and we like to
keep the sails in trim.  You can do this by using the leeward winch as a
turning block and running the jib sheet to the windward winch.  This usually
also gives the trimmer a better angle to see the telltales on the jenny
luff.
Bruce
Somerset #671 So Cal


-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of crashley at gte.net
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 6:59 AM
To: John Van Vessem; C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths

John,

Actually, I was refering to the smaller winches over the companionway. I use

both of the primary winches for the port and stbd jib sheets in the normal 
manner. (Not sure how else one could do it.) The smaller port winch is not 
used much as only one of the reefing lines (we have 2 reefs) and the 
spinaker halyard (I do not have a spinaker) are fed to it. I forget what the

third line is. On the stbd small winch, the main halyard, 2nd reefing line, 
and a the boom vang line are fed to it. When I say "fed to it" I mean that 
these lines are in routed thru the rope-clutches that are mounted to the top

deck.

CRA
Rosebud #882


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Van Vessem" <jvanvessem at sbcglobal.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths


> CRA, just wondering,  do you use the port winch for the port jib sheet?
>
> John Van Vessem
> Sojourn 645
> Vallejo Yacht Club
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: crashley at gte.net
> To: catalina at thehares.com; C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2006 6:13:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths
>
>
> 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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