[C320-list] Line management

[Jeff Church]

Bob,

On older boats with jam cleats for the traveler lines, you can drape the line over the binnacle and pop that in a puff. I don't like the new setup that has sheet stoppers for the traveler lines. 

I agree with Orlando. When single handing I usually let the autopilot steer while I sit forward and trim the sails. If you are going to do a lot of single-handing, add a Smartcontroller autopilot remote to your wish list. I got one for a single-handed trip this summer. It's awesome!

JeffC 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Robert Seastream 
  To: C320-List 
  Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 6:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Line management


  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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