[C320-list] Search for a good fairlead

[Jeffrey Hare]

Hi Rod,

   I've done this, and I'm thrilled about how well it works.  I didn't
respond initially, because I'm not sure I understood what you mean about the
fairleads.  Do you mean the blocks at the base of the mast?


My Reefing setup has a continuous line from the cockpit through to the end
of the boom and still uses the starboard cleat next to the main halyard.
I'll explain how I did it anyway once get back there.  I did put some pics
and part numbers in the photo gallery.

http://tinyurl.com/2jqba8

-Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Rod Boer [mailto:rod.boer1 at verizon.net] 
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 4:53 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Search for a good fairlead

Hi Lamar,

I would be interested in the photos if you get the chance.  You will have to
send them to my email as the list will strip them.  Thanks.

Rod
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lamar Desmond" <ldesmond at comcast.net>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 10:40 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Search for a good fairlead


> We made the change last year and didn't have to add anything other then 
> the
> blocks and the triangle thingies that they connect to through the reefing
> grommets.  Ours is a '96 so it may have been rigged differently from the
> start but I can get pictures this weekend of our setup if you'd like. 
> We've
> found it to be a great upgrade.
>
> Lamar Desmond
> Blue Moon #358
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rod Boer
> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 8:03 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Search for a good fairlead
>
> I am upgrading my reefing system by placing blocks at the two reefing
> grommets.  Towards this end I have removed the car from inside the boom so
> now I have one continuous line on the portside.  This will require a new
> fairlead on the portside and I have not been able to find one that makes 
> as
> much sense as the original one on the starboard side that came with the
> boat.  What have others used when making this conversion.  Thanks.
>
> Rod Boer
> Odyssey, #688
>
>
>