[C320-list] Internal boom rigging

[Chris Burti]

Dacron gets 'fatter' as it ages. 3/8" for the halyards, topping lift
and furler. 5/8" for the  sheets. I'm not sure about the loop on the
Dutchman part of the topping lift - it is 1/4" or maybe 5/16".

On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 12:22 AM, Gene Helfman <genehelfman at gmail.com> wrote:
> which brings up another, more general question.  Is there a source that
> gives recommended line diameters for C320 running rigging?  we are looking
> to replace most of ours and finding that the worn lines are thicker than
> newer counterparts.
>
> Thanks,
>
> gene
> *Satori* #398
>
> On Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 11:19 AM, <jpmesa at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Had the same problems several years ago. I had to tighten the first reef
>> line to get it out of the way. After that I was able to work it through. It
>> helps to have a set of extra eyes. Use a flash light looking into the boom.
>> If I remember right I also use a long wooden dowel to help out. Good Luck.
>> JOHN    Holokai 2
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Monkey Mail <lou at flyingmonkey.im>
>> To: C-320 International Association <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Mon, Sep 10, 2012 5:58 am
>> Subject: [C320-list] Internal boom rigging
>>
>>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> I attempted to replace the outhaul line on my 2000 C-320 (hull 702)
>> yesterday.
>> After carefully splicing the new and old lines together for the brief
>> transit
>> thru the boom I began to pull from the aft end. Based on the diagram in the
>> owners manual I expected to simply pull the line over two sheevs. To my
>> surprised I pulled out a block with three more lines attached.
>> According to the diagram I believe this is meant to be the 1st reef line.
>>
>> Has anyone replaced the lines in the boom before? Can someone help explain
>> the
>> proper rigging for my 1st reef and out haul lines?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Lou Hodac
>> Blue Moon
>> #702
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC