[C320-list] Washing Jib sheets

[Patrick Tyler]

Jerry,
I use a two or three gallon bucket with a half bottle of downey then fill
with water.  I put it on the bow and stuff the lines in one at a time.  24
hours for each.  They come out very soft and last about a year or so.

Pat
JannieT  #834

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of jim brown
Sent: 07/02/2012 1:04 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Washing Jib sheets

Wash them in a net bag. Otherwise they will be tangled. Practical Sailor did
a test on washing lines about a year ago. 



________________________________
 From: Jerry Clayton <jsea at prodigy.net>
To: C320-List <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> 
Sent: Monday, July 2, 2012 1:01 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Washing Jib sheets
 
I am going to wash my jib sheets, primarily to take some of the stiffness
out, as they are not really very dirty.  Just a few questions about washing.

1)  Should you use a commercial machine or is it ok to use your own machine
at home?  (I know you should use a mesh bag.)

2) What water temperature settings for wash and rinse.

3) Should you use detergent and something like Oxy Clean?

4)  What about fabric softener?

5) Should you use a long (15 min) wash cycle, or a short cycle?

Any tips are appreciated, the lines are 8 years old but show no signs of
wear so I see no need to replace them.

Thanks,

Jerry Clayton
#988 (2004)
Marina Del Rey, Ca