[C320-list] Main Cleat upgrade?

[Pat Ireland]

Chris

My catalog shows an angled spacer that looks like it might fit.  Certainly
would improve the access.

Thanks

Pat, 801

On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
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