[C320-list] raising main

[Fred LEcuyer]

I use a winch and it is still a good effort to take it to the top.

Having said that, check the area around the headboard and be sure there is nothing worn that might be creating even more friction. Also take a close look at the mast to be sure it's true and isn't been bent slightly from unequal force on the stays. I'm assuming you've lubed the track.

Fred
First Light



> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> From: wflowe3 at aim.com
> Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:51:39 -0400
> Subject: [C320-list] raising main
> 
> I have in-mast furling and when I raised the main this spring it got really hard once the sail was about 2/3 of the way up.  I'm not set up to run the halyard through blocks to a winch so it is just a straight pull by hand to raise the sail. Anybody got ideas?