[C320-list] Main Sail Furling Line

[Colin Evans]

 Simon,
I commented on Rocket when we went out on the Lake in February that the
splice looked a bit flimsy.  Have a look at if you feel confident

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpyhS7WEWSE&feature=related

Or when you are at Marmong Marina look out for Bruce Morely, bearded guy who
appears to carry the World on his shoulders, lives on the little timber
yacht Tui of Opua on a mooring.  There`s not much he doesn`t know about
ropes.


 
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Regards
Colin Evans
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Simon Rock
Sent: Wednesday, 10 November 2010 6:05 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Main Sail Furling Line

Hi,
On our 375 the instructions for the mainsheet furling line says it is to be
end for end spliced. I do not think the guy doing the pre-delivery work knew
how to do this, as on the last two, all he has done is heated the ends up,
pushed them together and then done a few stitches with some whipping twine.
I know this is not strong enough, as it broke within a few weeks of being
done. The dealer now tells me that this method is ok, and has been approved
by the Catalina VP of engineering.

My question is, has anybody else had this issue, and what do they have on
their boats (I know some 320's now come with in-mast sails)?

Thanks
Simon Rock (Rockman)

C320 1163	Rockstar
C375 41		Rocket
C375 54		Rock The Boat