[C320-list] Main Sail Furling Line

[Scott Thompson]

What you describe is NOT an end for end splice.  Depending whether you 
need a constant diameter splice or not you could use the instructions on 
one of these two pages.  (These are for double braid.)

http://www.neropes.com/SPL_DoubleBraidEndSplice.aspx
http://www.neropes.com/SPL_DoubleBraidConstant.aspx

Note that constant diameter end for end splices in double braid are 
weaker and harder to make.

And I would ask your dealer to give you a name at Catalina for the "VP 
of Engineering" so you can call and check.  I suspect that's Gerry 
Douglas. I'd be surprised if any real sailor approved that method.

Scott


Simon Rock wrote:
> 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
> 

-- 
Scott Thompson
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