[C320-list] Modifying The Sail Cover to Accommodate Dutchman System

[islgirl3 at aol.com]

I had zippers installed and have not had any issues. It certainly makes it easier to put on the sail cover in my opinion.

Rich Nuzzolo
897
On Monday, December 31, 2018 Scott Thompson <C320-List at Catalina320.com> wrote:
I did that on the advice of a sailmaker when I bought a new main, and 
have regretted it ever since.  The holes at the top of the zippers that 
accommodate the Dutchman lines let water and dirt in despite the little 
flaps that were installed to prevent this. Plus the zippers complicate 
putting the cover on, especially in a blow.  I have a new cover on order 
and will be switching back.

BTW with your current system you only need to slack the lines a few feet 
to put the cover on.  I never had to "gather" the lines when I had your 
current system. It sounds like you are making it harder than necessary.

Scott Thompson

Surprise, #653 (1999)


On 12/31/2018 11:50 AM, Gerald Rouillard wrote:
> I have a Dutchman system, but the sail cover does not have openings to accommodate the lines.  The previous owner simple slacked the system and gathered the loosened lines underneath the cover when he put it on the sail.  IT makes for a very messy process, so  I'm going to modify the cover to let me keep the lines up when the sail is stowed.  Just wondering if anyone else has done this, and if they have any advice for me before I tear into it.  I have a Sailrite, walking foot sewing machine and some time to work on it now, so any help would be appreciated,
>
> Thanks,
> Sailor Jerry
> Wind Song, Hull #283.
>
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