[C320-list] Dutchman Line

[John Zienda]

I have a fair amount of new line left over from my old main.  I will gladly give it away.  Please email me if interested.

John Zienda
#691 "Zooza"
Chicago, IL
jzienda at sbcglobal.net


> On Jun 9, 2015, at 8:56 AM, Rod Boer <rod.boer1 at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Jeff,
> 
> I also purchased line from Tackle Direct.  I purchased the same thickness
> that was given at the 320 Rendezvous in long Island.  It lasted at least
> seven years.
> 
> Rod
> #688
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Jeff Hare
> Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 1:32 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman Line
> 
> 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....
>> 
>> Thanks for the great resource and commentary!
>> Gary
>> #205
>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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
>