[C320-list] Genoa reefing line cleat

[Dean Vermeire]

Thanks for the input, everyone.  The simple horn cleat is nice, but kind 
of a pain when your trying to deal with a jib sheet and the furling line 
at the same time.  I think a block with a cam cleat would be a nice 
addition to our furling rig.

Dean Vermeire
Moonstruck II (#847)

On 5/17/2012 1:05 AM, Utility Email wrote:
> The bottom one looks like a Spinlock rope clutch mounted to an older Harken block.  I use a similar setup that is entirely made by Lewmar called the
> Lewmar 60mm VF Single Ratchet Block
>
> Very high quality and  it works very well.  I mount it to my stern rail with the same Harken mount as in the photo.
>
> See the link below from Defender Marine:
>
> http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C118%7C103371%7C311572%7C311616&id=91459
>
> Dave
>
> Dave Swanson
> S/V Emily Ann
> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
> Mukilteo, Washington
>
> On May 16, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Dean Vermeire<dean at vermeire.us>  wrote:
>
>> On the Catalina320.com web site, there is a picture, titled "197. The Result of my Search for the 'Holy Grail' of Single Handing - One Hand Genoa Reefing Cleats ".  Here is a link: http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/media.php?s=20081116121119226.
>>
>> Can anyone tell me what brand and model the blocks&  cleats are in this picture?
>>
>> Does anyone have something better that they use for cleating their roller fuller line?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dean Vermeire
>> Moonstruck II (#847)
>