[C320-list] Main Cleat upgrade?

[Chris Burti]

Initially, when the line is new, it will usually pull itself in, after time
as the line stiffens, it is not as effective. I think that adding a tapered
spacer that would raise the cleat and angle the aft side upward would
improve the lead of the line and the effectiveness of the cleat.

On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 4:43 PM, Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Chris
>
> Thanks for the line size suggestion.  It's a subtle solution, that I had
> not
> considered.  Does the smaller line still require pushing down or does
> the JAM cleat pull it down as you release tension?
>
> Dennie
> I like the cabin top concept, but was trying to locate the CAM on the
> original threaded plate so a through bolt install would not be required.
>  Do
> you know what the load rating is for the Ronstat CAM?  Or the difference in
> main sheet load going from down wind to hard on the wind?
>
> Thank you both for your information.  I appreciate the help.
>
> Pat, 801
> On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 12:54 PM, Denny Browne <dennybrowne at verizon.net
> >wrote:
>
> > 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
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris
> Burti
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 6:41 AM
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> >  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
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Chris Burti Farmville, NC
> >
> >
> >
>



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Chris Burti Farmville, NC