[C320-list] Roller Furling Stuck

[resloat]

Bruce-I have hull 894 (2002).  The spinnaker halyard exits the mast head on 
the port roller.  There is a starboard spinnaker roller available.  Check 
which side your halyard exits.  I have not been able to attach the spinnaker 
anywhere on the bow pulpit without getting it tangled with the Genoa furling 
system at the top of the mast.  My solution is to attach the spinnaker 
halyard shackle to a cleat on the port cabin top track about a far back as 
where the lower rear shroud is.  The spinnaker halyard is tight enough to 
prevent slapping against the spreaders and it has not suffered wear where it 
touches any standing rigging.

A good idea is to check the spinnaker roller at the top of the mast for 
wear.  Mine was well worn after 5 seasons of moderate spinnaker use and I 
replaced it.  You can buy a replacement or use the starboard roller on the 
port side.  If you switch, recommend it be done with the mast on the ground 
as the roller is held in with a pin that drops in to slots and easily lost 
if you are 47 feet above the water line.

Bob Sloat
Savannah Hull 894 (2002)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Hunter" <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 3:43 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Roller Furling Stuck


We hid our boat up in Baltimore for the storm, we chose the Anchorage 
Marina, a great marina with protected floating docks. We stripped dodger, 
bimini and mainsail. When I loosened the jib halyard and tried to pull the 
jib down it wouldn't budge. I counter re-rolled the sail tightly and counter 
wrapped it with the spinnaker halyard, luckily she suffered no harm. What 
could possibly be holding the sail up? Anyone experience this?

Thanks,
Bruce.
Hull #719