[C320-list] Dodger and Bimini Rub

[Paul Rickman]

To move the main sheet forward, I added a long shackle to the bail. (one end to the bail, the other to the mainsheet block) The mainsheet no longer rubs the dodger. 

Affinity 657
Bay Bridge Marina

 



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From: Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Mon, January 18, 2010 7:49:47 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Dodger and Bimini Rub

Hey Everyone,

I have queried the group in the past about the factory canvas on the later model 320s (2000s w / factory canvas).  To refresh, the main sheet is angled such that is rubs the top front of the dodger.  The boom also rubs the top of the bimini however that is less of the problem.  

I had proposed two solutions, and now have three.

  1.. Move the main sheet blocks up higher (off the traveler) to cut down the angle.
  2.. Have the dodger lowered (front tube only) and have the canvas re-cut.
  3.. Move the bale forward on the boom. (1 inch would probably do it...)
I went to visit APS (Annapolis Performance Sailing) and they highly recommended against 1 and suggested 3.

Has anyone moved their bale forward on their 320 and if so:

  a.. Was it difficult to do if they did it themselves? (involves drilling rivets, drilling new holes and re-riveting.)
  b.. Is there any engineering concerns?
I know that some Hunters are rigged the same way and have the bale even more forward than the Cat 320.

Any thoughts on this?  Thanks in advance!

-Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
"Independence"
2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
Middle River, MD