[C320-list] C320-List Digest, Vol 233, Issue 1

[Bruce Heyman]

We've been struggling to get out Dutchman to work as well on the 320 as it
did on the Sabre 30.  I have not been able to figure out what the difference
is but on the Sabre it often flaked perfectly and only need you to put the
halyard away and put on three sail ties.

What we are doing now:
 	1) Make sure the outhaul is fairly tight(our main is loose footed
and you need the foot tension to keep the sail on the boom
	2) Release the boomvang, sheet (both sides) and traveler car
	3) Tighten the toping lift
	4) Adjust the location of the black boxes (I'm sure there is a
better technical name for these...) so that the monofilament lines run
straight up and down.  We have a ring of electrical tape on the line to mark
the right spot for the jam cleat.
	5) With all the strings loose the boat does not have to be into the
wind but you have to make sure that the sail and boom are directly into the
wind.
	6) Flake the line out on the cockpit seat to minimize friction and
jam's
	7) Release the break and hope it comes down fast as that seems to
leave it the sail the neatest.
	8) Pull on the leach of the sail to get it lay better on the boom.
	9) Add three sail ties and put away the halyard.
	10) Tighten all the down strings, release the toping lift and adjust
the black boxes on the topping lift so that there is no tension on the
monofilament.


As I was typing this out it suddenly occurred to me why it takes so long to
put this sail away.  It is time to put a furling main on the wish list.

If anyone has improvements that eliminate steps or make it easier we sure
would like to hear about them.

Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal



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Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320-List Digest, Vol 233, Issue 1

RE:  Dutchman vs Lazy Jack
 
We have Hull # 890 and are not happy with the performance of our  Dutchman.

Even though we have adjusted it several times  it does not  fold properly.  
Also for safety purposes I would like to not have to go  forward to fasten
the 
sail ties.  Any suggestions appreciated.
 
S/V Haley Marie
Chesapeake Bay