[C320-list] Line management

[Robert Seastream]

Another point about lines:

I've noticed that it's impossible for one person to 'dump the main' (by 
quickly letting out the boom) without leaving the helm to release the 
related line from the jam cleat located on the cabintop.  Yet, the boat 
is supposed to be able to be sailed singlehanded?

Bob
Intuition
#906


On Nov 11, 2006, at 7:19 PM, Jeff Church wrote:

> Joseph,
>
> The bulkhead makes a fairly comfortable backrest until the usual line 
> holders and bags are screwed into it. I opted for hanging a couple of 
> line holders from the screws that attach the seahood, one on each 
> side. The lines clip into them and hang down into the companionway 
> while underway, and I can also flip them up on top of the hatch if I 
> want to close it. You could add more screws and washers if you want 
> more hangers, but I haven't needed them. I usually hang the spinnaker 
> and jib halyards from the dodger frame. Leave a few feet of jib 
> halyard loose so you can use the winch to tension the halyard. At the 
> dock I just loop the lines around the winches.
>
> JeffC
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Joseph C. Fratantoni
>   To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>   Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 4:23 PM
>   Subject: [C320-list] Line management
>
>
>      I have been attempting to manage the 8 lines that lead to the 
> cockpit
>   (halyards, mainsheet, etc) using Stik-Umm Tie Downs - these consist 
> of a
>   large suction cup with an attached loop of shock cord.  They are 
> intended
>   for holding a cover on small boats.  I have used 4 on each side and 
> they
>   work well, for a short time.  Then the suction cup loses its grip 
> and line
>   management fails.
>
>
>
>      I am looking for an alternative that does not require drilling 
> holes.  I
>   just know there are lots of good ideas out there.  Let 'em rip!
>
>
>
>   Joseph Fratantoni
>
>   Rockville Maryland
>
>   jcfrat at comcast.net
>
>   Winter Whim (#211)
>