[C320-list] Official function of the cabin top tracks

[Michael E. Mitch]

*I thought they could be used for strom jib sheets.
*
On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> I think if someone were to make a track car that had a drink holder
> attached, they'd finally have a purpose.
> Imagine drink holders while sitting forward under sail.  AP Remote control
> in hand for dodging lobster pots...   :)
>
> The sheeting angle is really tight using those for sails.  When I upgraded
> to the Garhauer line controlled cars I moved my factory genoa cars up to
> the
> cabin top tracks and use them to run my gybe preventer line through.
>
> -Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Gary
> Magnuson
> Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 1:02 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Official function of the cabin top tracks
>
>
> At the risk of baring my sole, and admitting my ignorance, but how I should
> be using the cabin top adjustable tracks on either side of the
> mast.   So far they work well to secure the halyards when looped around
> the upper spreaders to keep my marina slip mates happy when the wind
> blows at sleepy time......   Surely there is a better function that
> perhaps enhances performance.....?
>
> Snickering is allowed as long as sage advice follows..........
>
>
> Thanks,
> Gary Magnuson
> Time A Weigh
> 320#205
>
>
>


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