[C320-list] Backstay Adjuster blocks

[Jeff Church]

Bill,

I can't directly answer your question, but several years ago I spoke to the 
Harken rep at Strictly Sail. He suggested that I spend 1/3 the price and use 
#125 Big Bullet blocks instead of wire blocks. The blocks are joined with a 
shackle and pulled down to one side with a 4:1 block and tackle system. 
Other C320 owners have used more purchase than this, but I don't see why 
that would be necessary. I've used this system for 3 or 4 years and the 
blocks still ride freely and show very little wear.

JeffC  1998 #545


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "whmorack" <whmorack at chenangony.net>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 9:01 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Backstay Adjuster blocks


> Hello everyone!
>
> I'm looking into adding a backstay adjuster to Fat Cat (hull # 1058), and 
> my
> question is will the Harken 308 wire blocks work on my 1/4 inch backstay
> lower legs? Harken says the blocks are for max line of 1/4 inch, and max
> wire of 3/16 inch. But I am sure I have seen photos on the 320 website
> useing these blocks.
>
> Did older 320's have smaller wire for the backstay lower legs?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill Morack
>
> Catalina 320 "Fat Cat" hull # 1058