[C320-list] hoisting the main

[Irving Grunes]

Until you get the halyard problem solved, have you used the cunningham to
tighten the luff.

If not I would sail with a reef until you get the problem solved.
Irv Grunes
2001 #851


On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 4:22 PM, Gene Helfman <genehelfman at gmail.com> wrote:

> We are having a b#*!ch of a time getting the main all the way up.  We can't
> get the last foot or so without putting tremendous strain on the winch,
> even when I'm standing at the mast and pulling down hard on the halyard.
>  We've checked and rechecked all the possible countering forces (Dutchman,
> reefing lines, vang, outhaul, main sheet) and loosening them doesn't seem
> to help, nor does spraying silicon spray on the sail lugs.  I hate sailing
> around with scallops in my sail.  Any suggestions?
>
> gene
> Satori
> 1997 #398
>
> ps/just back from a month long cruise up into Desolation Sound, BC. 323 nm
> (363 statute miles).  Boat behaved beautifully; better than we did. We love
> our 320.
>
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