[C320-list] Main Halyard wear

[Denny Browne]

Not sure if the Garhauer clutch is adjustable, but it's questionable that
you'd want to adjust it anyway. It needs to hold the main halyard tightly.
You can call Garhauer at (909) 985-7513 and ask.

You may want to upgrade to something with a little less stretch for the main
halyard anyway. When the halyard stretches, the luff gets looser and the
draft moves aft, creating more healing force at the expense of driving
force. Same with the genoa halyard. Draft goes aft, boat is pulled a little
more sideways instead of forward. A good low stretch halyard is well worth
considering. Vectran core is best, followed by Dyneema. Check the breaking
strength of the 3/8" Sta-set (4400 pounds?) and see if you can get a 5/16"
line with at least as great a breaking strength. I use 10mm Spect-set2 for
my main halyard (about 3/8" and way overkill), but 5/16" Technora for both
jib halyards. I don't think either of these lines is on the market anymore,
but there are other better choices now. No discernible wear on either or
clutch slip in any of them after five or six years, maybe longer. And no
discernible stretch.

Hope that's helpful...

DENNY BROWNE
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A Cappella #935
Redondo Beach, CA
Denny at DennyBrowne.com




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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Mike Paris
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 7:33 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Main Halyard wear

I replaced my Main halyard 3 years ago with 3/8" Sta-set. It is very worn in
the area where it is in the clutch when raised.It's to the point where it
looks like it could break at any time.  Is this a normal rate of wear? I'm
going to replace it, any suggestions? Also, can the clutches be adjusted?

Thanks,
Mike P
#734