[C320-list] Outhaul lost in boom

[Irving Grunes]

All,
Trying to make sense of all of the posts on this subject.
There seems to be some confusion as which line is to be used for what.

We use the internal floating block with the 3:1 purchase for the outhaul.

We use the straight through line as the reefing line.

Irv Grunes
2001 #851




On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Larry Frank <WindSwept at stx.rr.com> wrote:

> 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-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [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
>
>