[C320-list] Internal boom rigging

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Dutchman loop is 1/4" and 72' long. I just replaced it. 

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On Sep 11, 2012, at 8:21 AM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Gene Helfman, Professor Emeritus
>> Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia
>> PERMANENT address:
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>> 
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>> Teach a man to fish and he'll deplete the
>>      oceans."
>> 
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> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>