[C320-list] Dutchman Line

[Irving Grunes]

Make sure you buy line that has UV  protection
IrvGrunes
Former #851

On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 9:56 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
> >>
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