[C320-list] Genoa reefing line cleat

[Rick Sulewski]

I simply installed an inexpensive open cam cleat on the deck near the port
stern seat just aft of the furling cleat, but parallel to the rub rail, and
that permits me to set an adjustable Genoa reef, even in high winds by
running the furling line through a turning block attached to the stern seat
pulpit stanchion so that the furling line may be secured by the cam cleat. I
installed the turning block close to the deck and adjacent to the cam cleat
to facilitate rolling up the headsail from the helm. The cam cleat takes all
of the reefing pressure distributed through the turning block clamp attached
low on the stanchion, or I may secure the reefed furling line with the cam
cleat after the line turns behind the horn cleat to remove all pressure from
the stanchion in very high winds. Always secure furling line to the furling
line  horn cleat with some slack to avoid a boarding tripping hazard. Always
secure the furler drum by tying a line from the drum to the pulpit to avoid
the headsail from opening up while at the dock or at anchor.
Rick
My-Ria # 277

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dingo Is
Talent
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:06 PM
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Correct...mine BLEW OFF when I tried in 25 knots. Took a chunk out of the
deck DINGO 1150 

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When the sail is reefed doesn't this put a lot of pressure on the rail?
Lew



-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Cox <scox at timmin.com>
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Sent: Wed, May 16, 2012 9:43 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa reefing line cleat


> 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?
 
Dean,
No picture but on Tegwen I used:

ttp://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|118|103371|311514|311515|311518&
d=1032667
And a clamp on jaw slide to mount it to the rail.

tephen Cox
egwen #1141