[C320-list] Forestay mast rigging

[Scott Thompson]

The missing part is actually on page 7. It appears to be the part 
labelled with #4 in the photo, and identified as "EYE TOGGLE 26 TOGGLE 
1/2" and part number 44110105123 in the table.

You can also see a photo of it (or at least part of it) in this photo:

http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20081116143751473

Scott Thompson


On 9/17/2013 11:42 AM, Jeff Hare wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Check out the pictures in this Photo Album from the Catalina 320 Website.
>
> http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=98
>
> It looks like you don't have the right piece in the mast.
>
> Also check out Page 6 from the Charleston Spars Mast Handbook:  I think it
> shows that missing part.
>
> http://www.catalina320.com/filemgmt_data/files/Catalina320_Standard_Mast.pdf
>
> Also, a few things to consider...
>
> 1) Since hull 12 is quite ...mature... I would suggest that you replace the
> 3 masthead heaves now, even if they look ok.  There will never be an easier
> time to do it, they're inexpensive and if they crack under load, you could
> damage or lose halyards at an inopportune time, which by definition, is the
> only time it will ever happen.   :)
>
> 2) Now that the mast is down, you might contact Charleston Spars about where
> to add a small inspection port down near the base of the mast.   It'll be
> very helpful for diagnosing electrical problems, retrieving halyards,
> running additional wiring, and checking for a clogged mast drain (which has
> been known to cause water to back and run down the compression post into the
> bilge.  Can't tell you how many times I wished I had done that.
>
> 3) While the mast is down, consider doing some maintenance on the mast step.
> Here's what I would do (did last time our mast was down):
>          If there's any sign of rust near the nuts surrounding the mast
> compression post in the main cabin"
> 	* From inside the cabin, remove the nuts in the ceiling around the
> mast compression post.
> 	* remove those screw head bolts holding the aluminum plate to the
> mast step/compression post assembly.
>                  * lift off the aluminum top plate of the mast step, clean
> out all the drainage channels/holes so that water can't back up inside the
> mast.
>                  * put the plate back on drop the screw head bolts back in
> leaving about an inch or so still exposed, fill the bolt hole with a good
> marine sealant (NOT 4200 or 5200!!), just a good marine silicone or
> polysulfide.  Push the screws down most of the way, leaving about a dime's
> thickness still left to out.  Let the sealant cure like this.  Then tighten
> the nuts from the inside in a day or so, while someone outside ensures that
> the screws don't turn at all.  Should be well sealed now.
>
>         Check the studs and nuts that hold the turning blocks. Unscrew
> /inspect them, apply some TefGel and thread them back in all the way, then
> UNSCREW them at least 1 FULL TURN so that they can swivel freely under load.
>   
> -Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Yam B
> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:16 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Forestay mast rigging
>
> Hi,
>
> I am trying to figure out the rigging top end for the forestay. This is for
> Catalina 320 Hull # 12
>
> The forestay top end is eye 1/2' pin, however, I am not sure how to connect
> it to the mast top (refer to the pic link below).  I am guessing that I am
> missing a an extension part that connect to the mast .
>
>
> the mast is not mounted and I was able to connect the rest of the stays
> (Upper, Backstay)
>
> FYI: The catalina user manual was not very clear for the forestay
> connection, the rest was easy.
>
> Please check the picture for more details and let me know if you have any
> information on the subject
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/yamxyz/9777853664/in/set-72157635575066365/
>