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

[Scott Thompson]

There is quite a bit of variation in where the Dutchman lines are 
attached to the sail. So I would look for precise measurements before 
buying a cover that already has the zippers in it. Otherwise you might 
have to slack the topping lift to put the sail away anyhow.


On 1/6/2019 9:21 AM, Michael Leschisin wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> If the sail cover is still available I’d be interested.   Are you looking to sell it or pass it on?  When I purchased our boat it came with a sail cover cut out for the Dutchman lines and it doesn’t fit well.
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Michael Leschisin
> #995 Menominee, MI
>
>> On Jan 5, 2019, at 7:44 PM, Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com> wrote:
>>
>> To all,
>>
>> I have a like new Navy Blue cover that is modified to fit the Dutchman system. After upgrading to a Stackpack system, we no longer need it. Contact me if you are interested.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Jeff
>>
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>>
>> Ahoy....I have a like new blue sailcover....without cutouts for dutchman
>> lines.....came as an extra with my boat.....all of my canvas is
>> tan......if anyone is interested.....Joe...#245
>>
>>
>>> On Sat, Jan 05, 2019 at 11:51 AM, Gerald Rouillard wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks to everyone for a very informative discussion.  Jeff's comments
>>> about soiling the sail were particularly persuasive.   I'm close to a
>>> railroad and we already have trouble keeping the boats clean, so that
>>> issue got my attention right away.
>>>
>>> For the moment, I'm going to leave the cover uncut and see if I can
>>> get better at dealing with the slack filament lines.  In the meantime,
>>> I'm taking the opportunity to resew failing seams on the cover and
>>> look for reasonably priced Catalina 320 logo panels to cover up the
>>> badly degraded ones I currently have.  Suggestions welcome...
>>>
>>> Sailor Jerry
>>> Wind Song, Hull #283
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> On Dec 31, 2018, at 8:50 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.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>