[C320-list] Jack Lines

Mon Mar 7 14:42:50 PST 2011

Yes, a centerline jack line does run through the center of the cockpit and can get in the way, but is quite easy to manoeuvre around and Sep over. I tie it at the base of the helm (as an initial tie, backed up at a cleat), so at that point, it is only a few inches off the deck and rises slowly from there. The bigger issue is opening/closing the hatch. So the line can be run a bit to the side at that point. Give a shot with some spare line and see if it works for you. Another skipper pointed out that this may not work so well if you have a dodge.

Sean

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   1. Re: In- mast masts (Amirault Family - S&B)
   2. Re: Jack lines (Dennis Harris)
   3. Re: Cruising Spinnaker (Pat Ireland)
   4. Re: Cruising Spinnaker (Jason Alexander)
   5. Re: Cruising Spinnaker (Allan S. Field)

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If you observe the track (at least the track I bought) there already exists
counter sunk holes for the expected screw heads. Any issue of shear and
loosening aside, I am not sure you would get the seat you want in the rivet
head if the attachment point is thru one of these holes. I ended up drilling
and tapping.

I am not saying NO, as I lack the experience to advise.

Brian Amirault
2001 797 Waltzing Bear, too

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Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 21:14:26 -0500
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If the jack line goes from the traveler near centerline to the base of the 
helm, doesn't this create a problem in the cockpit with handling the jib 
sheets and other functions that normally require moving around in the 
cockpit?  How do you handle such tasks with the centerline jack line?

Dennis Harris  C 320 #694

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What I have: one inch tubular webbing, 35 ft, two lengths, stored airtight 
out of the sun, deployed on each side from bow cleat to stern after looping 
around the shrouds, ends simply tied. Attach via one commercial tether with 
elastic take-up.

What I like better after using that: 5/8" low stretch braid (eg halyard) 
tied down the center of the boat, from bow to mast, then under traveller to 
base of helm and secured aft. Connect with double ended tether. Why?

1) Much stronger line;
2) Less stretch line;
3) Less UV unnoticed degrading line;
4) Much less sensitive line. Webbing doesn't handy even small exposures to 
sharp edges very well.
4) You can lock in to the tether before you step out of the cabin so you are 
secure faster. You can also duck below to fetch something from the galley or 
chart table without unhooking;
5) You don't have to worry about stepping on the line because it runs where 
you don't walk.
6) Double attachment means you are always looked in as you go past line 
tieoff points.
7) When you fall, you are tied in to the middle of the boat, not the edge, 
so you stay on the boat. And versus tethering to the opposite side, easier 
to move fore and aft.
8) At the helm, you are tied in forward, not behind you, keeping you at the 
helm.

Yes, it is more in the way, but I'm only in that kind of weather with one or 
two on board. Anyway, anyone on deck should be using it.

My two cents. Your mileage may vary.

Sean
Libert? # 499
San Francisco

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Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 06:50:32 -0800
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Jason

Welcome to 320 ownership and the discussion group.  You are going to enjoy
the ride.  Is your 320 hull #779 out of Dana Point or is she a new addition
to the hull list?   And what will her new name be?

Pat and Nancy, 2001 # 801, Cherie

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Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 11:40:12 -0500
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Hello Pat,

I'm not sure.  I didn't think to take a picture of the hull number
while I was looking at it.    She is currently name "Sea Ya" but we
are going to change the name to MoneyPenny

Jason

On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 9:50 AM, Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Jason
>
> Welcome to 320 ownership and the discussion group. ?You are going to enjoy
> the ride. ?Is your 320 hull #779 out of Dana Point or is she a new addition
> to the hull list? ? And what will her new name be?
>
> Pat and Nancy, 2001 # 801, Cherie
>

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Date: Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:41:24 -0500
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According to the C320 records, Sea Ya is #779.

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Hello Pat,

I'm not sure.  I didn't think to take a picture of the hull number
while I was looking at it.    She is currently name "Sea Ya" but we
are going to change the name to MoneyPenny

Jason

On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 9:50 AM, Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Jason
>
> Welcome to 320 ownership and the discussion group. ?You are going to enjoy
> the ride. ?Is your 320 hull #779 out of Dana Point or is she a new
addition
> to the hull list? ? And what will her new name be?
>
> Pat and Nancy, 2001 # 801, Cherie
>

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