[C320-list] In-mast furling

[Fred LEcuyer]

Thanks, Jerry. This looks like what I have and sounds like I need to start with cleaning.

 

Fred
 
> From: jsea at prodigy.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:44:31 -0700
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] In-mast furling
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> In 2004 models Catalina was using Charleston Spar. I found this manual that 
> Charleston apparently created for the Cat 34 group. Check the link 
> www.c34.org/manuals/c34-inmast-furling.pdf to view or try 
> www.charleston-spar.com .
> Not sure if 2003 models were using the same as 2004. I have been very 
> pleased with my in-mast furler.
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> Regards,
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> Jerry Clayton
> #988 (2004)
> Marina Del Rey, Ca
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> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 8:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] In-mast furling
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> Not sure of the brand but I suspect that they are all pretty much the same. 
> I had a Z Spar (now US spars) two line system on on a Beneteau 281 before I 
> got my 320. You can find diagrams and instructions at the US Spars website. 
> If you know the manufacturer of you system, they probably have their own 
> website. One of the most common problems is getting wrinkles in the sail 
> when you furl it. This makes it hard to get back out. I found it best to be 
> on a slight starboard tack when furling because it gives a straighter shot 
> into the mast slot and keeps the sail full. Relax the vang and keep tension 
> in the sail with the outhaul to get the smoothest roll. Halyard tension also 
> plays a part and it will take some trial and error to get eveything set up 
> right and be comfortable with the system. I second the concern about line 
> size, make sure that you have the right diameter because it they are over 
> sized, they wont run smoothly. My 320 has the continuous line system but 
> regardless, furling mains are great.
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> Good Lock
> Bill #1146
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> From: Fred LEcuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com>
> To: Catalina320list Catalina320list <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thu, Jun 24, 2010 9:33 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] In-mast furling
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> > Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:34:27 -0400
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> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] In-mast furling
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> > From: Fred LEcuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com>
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