[C320-list] removing main w/ Dutchman system

[jim brown]

I leave mine intact also. I put a zip tie at both ends of the "loop" around the lines that act as the topping lift so I don't have to adjust everything when the sail goes back on (I have slits in the sail cover so don't have to lower the Dutchman each time the sail is lowered). After a couple of years it's a good time to replace the mono lines. 


Jim Brown



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From: Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 7:15 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] removing main w/ Dutchman system

Hi John,

I used to simply store my main with the Dutchman intact. I just detached the
continuous line from the outhaul and flaked my main with the filament lines
staying on the sail....even when I took my main for cleaning I did this and
the sail loft would re-string it once they cleaned it for me....

Regards,
Jon Vez

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Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 11:28 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] removing main w/ Dutchman system

Hi All.

I'll be removing my main soon for winter storage (a first time for me).  I
have a Dutchman (lazy-jack-type) system and I wonder if any of you with
experience has any tips to offer.  Is it easier to remove and store a main
with the Dutchman system?  Or is it easier to screw it up?

Thanks

John Scott
Wooshkeetaan #15