[C320-list] Jib Sheet Catching on Hatch

[Ade Bateman]

I think this is a common problem on many (most?) sailboats. When I'm working the bow
on the boat I race on (not a 320), one of my jobs is to make sure the lazy sheet is
clear of the forward hatch when the jib is unfurled (in the start sequence or before
dousing the kite, for example). This happens automatically if the trimmer remembers
to pull in the lazy sheet as the jib is deployed.

> On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 11:02:17, Jeff Hare wrote:
> I do the same thing.   Pretty much always keep the lazy sheet pulled in
> so it is at least on the cabin top.
> 
> -Jeff
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
> Behalf Of Bill Lowe
> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 9:38 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib Sheet Catching on Hatch
> 
> I have the same problem on #1146 (2008). I just pull on the lazy sheet
> as I unfurl the genoa until the sail has passed the hatch. No problems
> as llong as I remember this whenever setting the head-sail.
> 
> Bill Lowe
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Craig Zicari <czicari3 at rochester.rr.com>
> To: c320-list <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sun, Aug 28, 2016 3:08 pm
> Subject: [C320-list] Jib Sheet Catching on Hatch
> 
> I have a 2008 320.  The jib sheet catches under the hatch cover that is
> located over the V berth. This happens even if the hatch is shut and
> locked. It catches under the front corner of the hatch.  Has anyone come
> up with a way to close the small gap between the deck and the hatch?
> 
> Thanks.