[C320-list] Slips at Greenport, LI, Jib line problem

[Scott Thompson]

I do not quite understand what you have tried from the description 
below.  But if line is slipping above the cage then the lead is 
definitely too high.  I just uploaded a high res photo of the bow of my 
boat to the owner's gallery to show you what works for me.  Have a look 
here:

http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090623114720941

If you click on the photo you will see it in full resolution and can 
zoom in on the part you care about, ignoring the crew in the foreground.

Note that the forward-most block in my setup actually does not turn the 
line very much.  If I were you I would (a) remove the forward most block 
from the pulpit, (b) adjust the next block back (connects to the aft end 
of the pulpit) to get the fairest lead possible as if the forward block 
wasn't there at all, (c) reattach the forward block and experiment with 
different heights until things are working smoothly.

You may have to adjust the line guard by rotating it for a fair lead. 
There are some Allen-head set screws that hold it in place if I recall 
correctly, and you will want to loosen these to adjust the positioning. 
  It wouldn't be a bad idea to remove the screws and coat them with some 
anti-seize goop such as Tef-Gel while you are at it, since this is a 
stainless in aluminum connection that sees a lot of saltwater.

BTW, drum height is not standard across boats so what works for one may 
not work for others.  In particular, there has been advice given on this 
list in the past to add a toggle below the drum in order to lengthen the 
forestay.  Obviously this would raise the drum.

Scott
Surprise, #653

Joseph A Tamucci wrote:
> We are going to Greenport in Aug. and would appreciate any comments on 
> 
> Marinas.  I've researched the different marinas but looking for opinions
> from those that stayed there.  Just adults are going.
> 
>  
> 
> 2nd question.  I'm still (after 10 years) having a problem with the jib
> furler line lead to the Schaeffer 2100 drum.  I've placed the block on the
> pulpit rail 3 " from the drum but too close.  I have it again at the next
> rail down but the lead in causes the line to bunch at the top of the drum
> and the line is now actually slipping through the small opening between the
> line guard and drum top.  I have to go forward and muscle it  back through
> the opening onto the drum.   What is the configuration others are using that
> has resolved this issue?
> 
>  
> 
> Joe Tamucci, #619
> 

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Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653