[C320-list] Attaching jib sheets

[Denny Browne]

Try putting the splice in the lazy end. If you've never switched them end
for end, then the lazy end has never been loaded. I once had a professional
rigger splice shackles onto spinnaker sheets that had only been loaded two
or three times and that was nearly impossible for him. Jib sheets have a far
greater load, so it's doubtful you'll be able to put an eye splice in the
working end.

Denny Browne
A Cappella #935
Redondo Beach
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Good luck.  I've found it very hard to splice a line that has been used for
a season or more.  You might try putting them through the washer before
trying.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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-----Original Message-----
From: "warren updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com>

Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:19:51 
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Attaching jib sheets


Cow hitch seems like the way to go short of new continuous line. Maybe I'll
take the sheets home and splice an eye in one end as suggested.  I like to
make projects more challenging if I can.  Thanks, Karl


Warren & Pattie Updke
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay



-----Original Message-----
I use a cow hitch. Doesn't look very secure, but has yet to slip, even with
new line.

On Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:46:30 -0400, warren updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> How are people attaching jib sheets to the jib?  I've been using a 
> bowline; but, don't like it as it tends to catch on the shrouds on a 
> tack.  I'm thinking about an anchor bend (fisherman's bend) and 
> seizing the bitter end to the working part.  Any better ideas?
>
>
> Warren & Pattie Updke
> Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

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Karl Mielenhausen
Catalina 320 Hull 690
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