[C320-list] Spinnaker Halyard Chafe...

[kenneth bousum]

I have used a small stopper ball 3/4 or 1 inch dia  right behind the shackle .When full hoisted the ball hits the line exit point and stops the chafing.This has worked for me for 19 years with no problem's.Ken B #711 

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From: "Guy Smith" <smitski2001 at yahoo.com> 
To: "Catalina List" <c320-list at catalina320.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 11:50:22 AM 
Subject: [C320-list] Spinnaker Halyard Chafe... 

Hey All! 
Wanted to ask for y'alls collective wisdom on an issue with my spinnaker Halyard... 
When I fly the Chute and come up to anything above 100 degrees apparent, I get chafing on the halyard from the sides of the Sheave housing at the Mast Head. (I love reaching with the Chute! :)) 
I have a pic that I can upload from my last trip up the Mast if anyone wants to see the housing.I sent the pic to a friend of mine (Andy Schell) who worked as a Rigger in Annapolis a while back and he said that my Mast Head is not rigged with a "proper Spinnaker Halyard setup".  
Quote:"It’s not a proper spin halyard setup which is why. Should be external on a bail/block at the masthead, FWD of everything. Without major mods you can just add extra cover and replace as needed and just live with it...-Andy" 
Anybody had this problem and fixed it, other than adding a cover to the Halyard and replacing it often? 
It's kinda scary... At times the Halyard is sawn up pretty good! I've been cutting a section off the Halyard almost every time I fly it, unless I'm mostly 100-120 apparent.There are times when I set the Chute heading up/down the bay for hours. (If conditions are favorable...)I'm a little leary to do that now adays... 
Kinda interesting that Catalina would not rig a "Proper Spinnaker Halyard setup"... 
Anyway, Thoughts anyone? 
Regards,~g 
Guy and Liz Smithsv Pleiades '97 C320 #452Worton Creek, MD