[C320-list] Dutchman Line

[Jeff Hare]

Hi,

I ordered a 50 yard coil of Jinkai 700lb test monofilament leader from
TackleDirect.com for about $25 quite a few years ago.

It's UV stabilized, smooth and has performed great for years.  I keep a
spare set cut on the boat and still have enough coiled at home for a few
more changes.  I changed it last year after 5 yrs of service and it was
still fine, I just wanted shiny new lines. :)  The line I got was clear but
had a slight blue tint to it. 

-Jeff Hare
#809


-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Dean Vermeire
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2015 10:39 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Dutchman Line

Hi Gary,

You can purchase monofilament line from a number of places.  I just buy it
from MVB / Dutchmar here: 
http://dutchmar.com/products/sail-flaking-products/mono-control-line/

Dean Vermeire

On 6/8/2015 9:26 AM, Gary Magnuson wrote:
> Thanks Jeff for re-posting!   I don't remember ever seeing this Tip 
> and I have owned Time A Weigh for 7 years all ready.  I have never 
> touched them. Heading to the boat for the first time this season later 
> this week and will definitely address this as a priority.
>  I am also looking for a source for new Dutchman line.  One broke 
> while bending on the sails.  Last repair I used string Trimmer 
> replacement line, but this year, all of the string trimmer line seems 
> to be color coded....
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> Thanks for the great resource and commentary!
> Gary
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> On 6/8/2015 8:46 AM, Jeff Hare wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> With a number of new owners on the list this year, it's time to 
>> re-broadcast the important annual Mast Step Block maintenance tip.  I 
>> can't remember if the newer MKII mast steps are the same as the older 
>> ones, so someone else can comment there.
>>
>> Apologies for those who've heard this before, but it's important and 
>> not always very obvious.
>>
>> The turning blocks attached to the base of the mast have SS studs 
>> that screw into a SS nut that slides into a slot under the mast step. 
>> Since the nut and the stud are Stainless, and the mast step is 
>> Aluminum, the studs will corrode against the mast step plate and 
>> freeze up, faster in salt water.
>>
>> They need to be able to turn freely to keep from being bent under 
>> load.  I suggest you unscrew each block (counter clockwise of 
>> course), and slide the nut out of the slot with a screwdriver.  Coat 
>> the stud and threads and the whole nut with "TefGel" 
>> anti-sieze/anti-corrosion grease and reinstall them.
>> Without doing this they will corrode and freeze up and may require 
>> removing
>> the mast and mast step to fix them!   After that, liberally spray the
>> bearings of each block with "Sail Kote" or your favorite dry lube.
>>
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>> To do this simple maintenance job, you do not have to have to remove 
>> any of
>> the lines, just loosen the lines to provide some slack.   When you screw
>> them back in, screw them in all the way with your fingers until they 
>> stop then UNSCREW them one full turn.  This allows the blocks to 
>> pivot easily and stay fair to the pull of the line.
>>
>>
>> I didn't do this last year (maybe it's been 2 years?) and one of them 
>> was right on the edge of being frozen up.  Took a bit of effort to 
>> get it freed up.  I saw serious case on a C380 where the owner 
>> snugged up all the studs so that they didn't pivot at all and under 
>> load, some of the Garhauer blocks bent because they couldn't swivel 
>> to align with the rope under tension.  On top of that, most of the 
>> studs had corroded solid to the mast step.  The mast had to be 
>> pulled, the step removed and the studs had to be removed by a machine 
>> shop.  This was on a boat only 4 years old.  Don't let this happen to 
>> you! :)
>>
>> -Jeff Hare
>>
>> #809
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