[C320-list] Jacklines

[Joe Abbagnaro]

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On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 4:23 PM, Jerry <jbrown03 at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Hi
>
> I had my local sailmaker make up two flat jacklines (approx 35ft) from
> aircraft high strength non stretch webbing with a stitched loop at one end
> which I place on the bow cleat at one end and then cleat up tp the stern
> cleat at the other.  After discussion with the sailmaker and others with
> jacklines, I opted for flat lines rather than round so that they could not
> roll under my foot in difficult conditions.  I completed one blue water trip
> in the Atlantic in February on a racing yacht with round jacklines and found
> them a hazard if I stepped on them.  The operators of the boat were in fact
> in the process of changing to flat jack lines across their fleet for that
> reason.
>
> I fully agree that this is not an area to cut costs on.  I also had an
> elasticated tether made by the same sailmakers with pelicans etc.  The
> elasticated tether works well when I need to detach as it is short enough
> not to catch in my feet etc.
>
> Regards
>
> Jerry Brown
> Indigo #1137
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Harris
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 3:04 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jacklines
>
> Joe,
>
> There are probably lots of others on this list that could give a better
> answer.  I sail in sheltered waters and it is unlikely that I will need such
> gear, but just in case, here's what I rigged up for myself.  You have to
> decide if it suits your needs.  If you are sailing in open/rough waters, you
> probably don't want to cut corners here and can buy better gear at West
> Marine, Defender, or other stores....if you know you are likely to need it,
> don't go cheap.  Generally, flat polyester tubing seems to be recommended
> for jack lines (because a round line can roll out from under you).  However,
> I have two 1/2" double braid Nylon mooring lines (35 ft. I believe, check
> needed length) as jack lines.  They are rated about 8500 lbs. breaking
> strength.  The starboard line splice eye is placed through and around port
> bow cleat horns so it cannot come off.  The line is passed tightly down the
> starboard side next to/ just outboard of shrouds and back to push pit
> vertical stanchion at the back of helm station, around the stanchion to the
> starboard cleat and cleated off.  This keeps the line inboard and in
> locations where it is not likely to be stepped on.  An alternate would be to
> go directly past the shrouds to the starboard stern cleat, but the line is a
> little more exposed in walking areas.  For tethers, I use 1/2" double braid
> Nylon, with two tethers, one 3' and one 6'.  On the end connecting to my
> harness/inflatable life jacket D rings, I have a quick release pelican hook
> with short lanyard (you might want to get disconnected quickly).  On the
> other tether ends, I have carabineer hooks or stainless steel quick links.
> This seems to mimic the standard arrangement that is usually recommended at
> lowest cost.  Of course, the fallacy in either, the top of line, or cheap do
> it yourself arrangements is that when you fall, the jack line stretches a
> bit and that, combined with the tether length (3' or 6') puts you dangling
> overboard where you can't get back on the boat if you go under the lifeline
> on the side to which you are connected.  If I ever have to use my
> arrangement, I will go forward in a crouch or on my knees, but before I do,
> I will tie a loop in the tether being used to shorten it to a couple of feet
> so I cannot go overboard to the point that I can't get back on board.
> (Actually, the round tether lines are a plus when you tie in a shortening
> loop since it will be easier to untie).  Also, with two tethers, it is my
> intent in such conditions to be hooked into something with one of those at
> all times. Being pulled through the water at 5 kts. is not a very good way
> to die.
>
> Dennis Harris
> C320 # 694
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Aberdale
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 2:50 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Jacklines
>
> Hello To All,
>
> I have a 2002  C320 and am looking for a good jackline arrangement at
> minimum cost.  Does anyone make his own? What materials?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Joe
> #908
>
>