[C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

Just the one but it is ok as only the helmsman is in the cocpit.
Bruce
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-----Original Message-----
From: <crashley at gte.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 07:42:00 
To:"C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.org>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths

I've never heard of that but then I don't race. Sounds like you'd have a lot 
of jib sheet criss-crossing the cockpit.

CRA
Rosebud #882


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Heyman" <BruceHeyman at cox.net>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.org>
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib and Mainsheet Lengths


> 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.org
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.org] 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
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> 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.org>
> 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
>>
>>
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>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: crashley at gte.net
>> To: catalina at thehares.com; C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.org>
>> 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.org>
>> 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.org>
>>> 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.org
>>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.org] 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.org
>>>>> 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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