[C320-list] Main Cleat upgrade?

[Pat Ireland]

Chris

The 2010 Defender catalog, page 77.
Pat
On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:

> Which catalogue? I just changed out my main halyard clutch and would like
> to
> complete the work in that area. FYI Garhauer replaced the clutch without
> charge as it failed within the 10 year warranty period. Kudos to Garhauer
> customer service.
>
> On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > 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
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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> > > > > Chris Burti Farmville, NC
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> > > Chris Burti Farmville, NC
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