[C320-list] Fw: Dutchman system monofilament

[Jeff Smith]

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From: Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 9:09 PM
To: Crosby Roper
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system monofilament


Hey Crosby,

When the Dutchman worked, it was fine, but not as good as my current combo. It also did not work that often.

I do not singlehand often, though I have done more recently. I coat my sail lugs with McLube spray and the sail will literally drop into the stack pack, assuming I am into the wind. Sometimes when raising the sail, if you are not directly into the wind, the halyard will catch on a Lazy Jack, and we have to bring the bow through the wind to be able to continue raising the sail. It is such a small inconvenience, though, for the ease of dropping the sail.

Where we are at, we often get the waves and current running perpendicular to the wind, so spending time at the mast, flaking the sail and trying to get the Dutchman to work, for a newbie like me (owned for 2+ years) can be an adventure similar to riding a bucking bronco‎. That is no longer an issue, and I won't own another boat without it. Also, I don't mind giving up a bit of performance. I am interested in getting there, not how fast I get there.

I hope this helps,

Jeff
'94, #121

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From: Crosby Roper
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 8:56 PM
To: Jeff Smith; C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system monofilament


Hi Jeff,

How would you rate the stack pack/ lazy jacks vs the Dutchman? I'm about due for a new main and I'm thinking of switching flaking systems. Are you Happy with the stack pack. I do a fair amount of single handing,  so I need a system that gets the main down in reasonably good order without my having to scramble around a lot

Crosby  Roper VMD
Catalina 320  #1504
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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 5:06 PM
To: scottwestwood at bellsouth.net
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system monofilament

If anyone needs 400-lb monofilament, send me your address privately and i'll ship mine to you. I replaced my lines in 2016 and then put a stack pack with Lazy Jacks on it in 2017.

Jeff
'94, #121
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From: scottwestwood at bellsouth.net
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 7:57 PM
To: allan.field at verizon.net; C320-List at Catalina320.com
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system monofilament


    400 lb test is what I used. Holding up for last 4 years.  All I can tell you
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------ Original message------From: Allan S FieldDate: Fri, Sep 28, 2018 17:21To: C320-List at Catalina320.com;Subject:Re: [C320-list] Dutchman system monofilament
B-40, 400-pound test, is what the copy of my receipt reflects.  I ordered directly from Dutchman.  $23.00 for 100 yards in 2012.-----Original Message-----From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Kevin RooneySent: Friday, September 28, 2018 4:57 PMTo: C320-List at catalina320.comSubject: [C320-list] Dutchman system monofilamentI need to replace the monofilament in the Dutchman flaking system on my '95 c320. Does anyone know which "system" I should order?30-2?, 30-3?, 40-2?, 40-3? etc...http://dutchmar.com/products/sail-flaking-products/mono-control-lineThanks.KevinS/V Cecilia Ann, #211Deale, MDhttp://kevjot.com/boat/