[C320-list] Main Cleat upgrade?

[Denny Browne]

We have the double ended mainsheet on Hull #935, which I find to be much
better than the single ended sheet on my previous boat, Hull #244. The main
can be sheeted from the windward side on either tack.

I installed a cam cleat at the rear edge of the cabintop on each side, that
works great when off the wind and when putting the boat away for the night.
Although it's the biggest cam cleat Ronstan makes, I still don't believe
it's stout enough to handle the load when sailing upwind, so I return both
ends to the cabintop winches when heading up. The jam cleat works fine on
either side if I need to use the cabintop winch for the spin halyard. I have
downsized to 10mm Spect-set II (no longer available, but any 3/8" spectra
core line would be fine for the main).

DENNY BROWNE
A Cappella #935
Redondo Beach

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 6:41 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Main Cleat upgrade?

Consider replacing the main sheet first...and also consider going down 1/16
in size. Dacron DB tends to get fatter and stiffer with exposure. a new line
will fit and hold in the jam cleat better and a smaller one will fit longer.

On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM, Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com> wrote:

> All
>
> Has anyone worked out an alternative configuration for cleating the main
> sheet on the cabin top?  I've read the threads with comments that support
> continued use of the OEM JAM cleat, but after several outings we are still
> not satisfied with that method.
>
> I would like to install a CAM in close proximity to the traveler CAM, but
> the clearance and lead is a challenge.   If you have developed an approach
> that works, where did you locate it?
>
> Alternatively, does a line stopper function correctly or is there a
> tendency
> for the sheet to jam on an emergency release?
>
> Appreciate your input and experience.
>
> Pat, 801
>



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Chris Burti Farmville, NC