[C320-list] Outhaul lost in boom

[Larry Frank]

I have often wondered the reason for the internal block.  It does mean that
there is twice as much line holding the tack and clew down and with two
lines there will be less stretch than one.  Any stretch in the reefing lines
during a gust will allow the tack and clew to raise a little making the sail
draft deeper adding to the heeling forces, just what you do not want to
happen at this point.

You could accomplish a reduction in stretch by using a higher tech low
stretch line too.

Larry
Windswept C320 #246 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of MICHAEL COLE
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:00 AM
To: Catalina320
Subject: [C320-list] Outhaul lost in boom

Peter I took that internal block out some years ago when putting in a 2nd
reefing line. I've never missed it . Both reefing lines work perfectly well
without it
               Mike Cole     "Mio Dio" # 421