[C320-list] Genoa reefing line cleat

[Jeff Hare]

 In a pinch yes, but I hated that for a general solution.  I used that cleat
to secure a block once and it gets in the way of using the cleat for
actually cleating something..  We did that for our first season and it
flopped around on the deck anytime someone kicked the line or whenever you
were trying to furl in the Genoa when the wind was whipping around.

The new block is solid and reliable and makes furling a smooth operation. 

But I only offer this as a solution used successfully by several 320s.  It
was a hot topic on this list back in 2002.

-Jeff

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Jeff,
 Since your cleat is right there, couldn't you just have attached a ratchet
block to the cleat? That's what I am considering to do on my boat.
Lew



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From: Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com>
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Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 7:34 pm
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Hi All,
I really like our solution.  It originally came from Annie Bennett, in fact
hese are her pictures, but our install is exactly the same. 
It works very well, has zero risk of damaging the rail and took me all of 10
inutes to install.  We drilled 3 holes, laid down a bead of silicone and ave
a small backing plate made of scrap starboard, but large washers would o.
We haven't had any need to alter it in any way since 2002 when we nstalled
it.  Works perfectly.
This has a fair lead into the winch which is handy for letting the genoa out
r controlled reefing without getting your hands destroyed.
These two link to our photo gallery on the C320 website.
http://tinyurl.com/spinlock1
ttp://tinyurl.com/spinlock2
-Jeff Hare

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when I tried in 25 knots. Took a chunk out of the eck DINGO 1150
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hen the sail is reefed doesn't this put a lot of pressure on the rail?
ew

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ent: Wed, May 16, 2012 9:43 pm
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 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
uller line?

ean,
o picture but on Tegwen I used:
ttp://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|118|103371|311514|311515|311518&
=1032667
nd a clamp on jaw slide to mount it to the rail.
tephen Cox
gwen #1141