[C320-list] Outhaul line length and diameter

[Scott Thompson]

Keep in mind that the outhaul is actually two separate lines. The 
control line runs through a 3:1 block and tackle inside the boom and 
exits at the gooseneck jammer. The line that exits the outboard end of 
the boom is attached to the floating end of the tackle  inside the boom. 
I believe that Chris' estimate of length is for the control line only. 
The other working piece will be much shorter.

Another consideration: You need to be able to extract the floating block 
from the end of the boom to replace the lines, since both lines dead end 
at the two ends of this block. In order to have enough slack, the 
control line needs to be about 3 times the length of the boom, or more, 
since the internal block and tackle is 3 to 1. But if you are using the 
jammer at the gooseneck, this is much  more slack than you need for 
normal sailing, since the difference between completely tight outhaul 
and one slacked for downwind sailing is only a few feet of control line 
movement. I keep all of the excess coiled and hung on the cleat at the 
side of the mast. But a better solution that has been on my "to do" list 
for some time, would be to make the line shorter with a small reeving 
splice in the end. In normal usage I would also tie a stopper knot in 
the end. Then, if I need to access the internal block for some reason I 
would untie the stopper knot and attach a messenger line to the reeving 
splice so that the line would be temporarily longer.

Scott


On 9/17/2016 10:31 AM, Allan S. Field wrote:
>     Would suggest you rig a messenger line to the outhaul line, pull the
>     outhaul line through, measure the outhaul line, purchase the new
>     outhaul line, then use the messenger to pull it back through!
>
>
>     On 09/17/16, Dave Ouimette<drouimette at aol.com> wrote:
>
>     Chris,
>     Thanks for the info.
>     Our boat is in Florida and I will be heading down there soon. Looks
>     like I will need to look more closely at the setup.
>     Dave
>     Hull 174
>     -----Original Message-----
>     From: Chris Burti <[1]clburti at gmail.com>
>     To: 320 <[2]C320-List at catalina320.com>
>     Sent: Fri, Sep 16, 2016 8:47 pm
>     Subject: Re: [C320-list] Outhaul line length and diameter
>     It depends on how yours is rigged... if you are using the jammer on the
>     mast end of the boomt, all you need is about 20' of 3/8" Stayset or
>     equivalent. If it runs down from there and through a block at the base
>     of
>     the mast to a clutch at the halyard winches, you will need 45-50'.
>     Chris Burti
>     Farmville, NC
>     On Fri, Sep 16, 2016 at 7:51 PM, Dave Ouimette <[3]drouimette at aol.com>
>     wrote:
>     >
>     > I will need to replace the outhaul line on our 1995 C320 and don't
>     find a
>     > description of the length or diameter of the line in the c320 manual.
>     Can
>     > anyone help me with this. Thanks.
>     >
>     > Dave
>     > Hull 174
>     >
>
> References
>
>     1. mailto:clburti at gmail.com
>     2. mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com
>     3. mailto:drouimette at aol.com