[C320-list] Dodger and Bimini Rub

[John Frost]

Same here. Works like a charm.

Happy Sailing!

John
2007 C320MKII
Hull 1118
Guntersville, AL

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Cox
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:36 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dodger and Bimini Rub

There is a fourth option, install the new Garhauer Traveller that comes with
the MK II.  I have a MK II with factory dodger and there is no rubbing of
the main sheet blocks.

Stephen Cox
Tegwen #1141

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> 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