[C320-list] Jacklines

[pat reynolds]

No matter which system you use, there is a temptation to always want to go up 
the leeward side of the boat as you are leaning into the top of the boat and it 
is easier to hold on.  This is where the danger is in falling overboard as the 
tether will put you in the water.  If you fall while on the windward side of a 
heeling boat  the leeward rail is farther away than the tether is long.  If 
singlehandling I sometimes run the lines inside the shrouds as the 320 is an 
easy boat to go forward on the cabin top.  An experienced, strong  Lake Michigan 
singlehanded sailor was found attached to his boat several years ago.  



----- Original Message ----
From: Joe Abbagnaro <jabbagna at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Sent: Tue, March 1, 2011 4:36:26 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jacklines

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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
>
>