[C320-list] Line management

[Robert Seastream]

Good idea...if I had one.  Yeh, I know, that'll be your next purchase 
suggestion for me.  It's on our list of purchases...a long and growing 
one.  I told my wife when we bought the boat that we could easily drop 
at least $5K, if not more, on accessorizing her (the boat) if we let 
ourselves.

Bob


On Nov 12, 2006, at 5:20 PM, Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com wrote:

> Use the autopilot in that situation....
> ------Original Message------
> From: Robert Seastream
> To: Catalina 320 List
> ReplyTo: Catalina 320 List
> Sent: Nov 12, 2006 2:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Line management
>
> [Sent by: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com ]
> 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)
>>
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