[C320-list] jam cleat replacement

[Warren Updike]

Fred, someone else mentioned it, so I should emphasize that when winds are
strong I use the cabin-top winch to manage the main sheet.  On these older
hulls the main sheet is a single feed (stbd side) not a dual feed as on
newer hulls.  Still, I find it no problem to use the cabin-top winch.
Warren

-----Original Message-----
From: Fred LEcuyer [mailto:fred.lecuyer at live.com] 
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2011 9:34 PM
To: Catalina320list Catalina320list
Subject: Re: [C320-list] jam cleat replacement


Thanks, Warren.  Given all the comments, I'm wondering if my first step is
to wash the mainsheet. It doesn't seem to hold well currently.

 I've had it release while furling the main in heavy winds.... not a fun
thing!

Thanks for the advice!

Fred


> From: wupdike at hotmail.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:45:34 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] jam cleat replacement
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> Fred, my slip-mate is a Hunter 35.5 named "First Light."  
> My locking tab was broken years ago.  I thought about replacing it with a
> clutch; but, decided to wait.  I no longer feel I need to replace it.
It's
> easy to use and easy to let go.  In 7 years, the number of time the sheet
> has let go unexpectedly are few.  Just make sure you properly set the
sheet
> in it by pulling forward.  One benefit is that I can take the sheet aft to
> the wheel and control a gybe single handedly.  
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fred LEcuyer [mailto:fred.lecuyer at live.com] 
> Sent: Friday, November 25, 2011 10:48 AM
> To: Catalina320list Catalina320list
> Subject: [C320-list] jam cleat replacement
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> Has anybody replaced the jam cleats for the mainsheet?  The locking tab 
> on our 2003 First Light has broken off and I was never very happy about 
> secure the line was going through the jam cleat. 
> 
> Has anyone changed that to a rope clutch?  Thoughts about it?
> 
> Fred
> 
> First Light
> #926
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