[C320-list] Outhaul

[Chris Burti]

Irv,

There have been a number of posts on these blocks being used for the
reef, which never made any sense as used in that context there is no
mechanical advantage and much additional friction.

I have always suspected that it was intended to be used instead for
the outhaul which needs a little mechanical advantage to flatten the
main in higher winds.

That said, it is pretty easy to lay down an 18" strip of duck tape
(sticky side up). Butt the ends of the old line and the new in the
center of the strip laid lengthwise. Carefully and tightly roll the
tape up. This "joint" is strong support your weight and is flexible
enough to reeve through your blocks. In the case of a halyard, it will
even reeve right on through the deck blocks and clutch. If you remove
the tape promptly it won't leave a residue.

On 7/26/07, Irv Grunes <igrunes at comcast.net> wrote:
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> Guys,
> Just sent the following e-mail to Charleston Spar.
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> Has anyone else noticed this outhaul reeving in the boom??
> Irv Grunes
> Isle of Wight #851
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> Sirs:
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> Our C320 #851 has a boom with a fixed  horizontal pulley mounted internal to
> the boom.  It seems to be mounted just above the welded boom vang tang on
> the boom.  I have found nothing in your website that shows the arrangement
> described below.
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> Trying to find out how to maintain and/or reeve another line through it.
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> This pulley is reeved with a floating block with a beckett  in the boom as
> part of the boom outhaul system
>
> The line is reeved with a 3:1 purchase system. Line comes from the mast end
> of the boom through the sheave of the floating block, then back around the
> sheave of the fixed block and terminates at the shackle of the moveable
> block.  The outhaul line comes from the floating block beckett around the
> sheave at the aft end of the boom to the clew of the mainsail.
>
> Our C320 is using a very stiff line and it does not allow the outhaul to
> work freely.  Want to change the line, but are concerned as to how we would
> be able to reeve a line around or through the fixed block.
>
> Your early reply will be appreciated.
>
> Irving Grunes
> 4135 Redwood Rd
> Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
> igrunes at comcast.net
> 610-825-0598
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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC