[C320-list] Mastbase mainsheet block

[Dave Hupe]

My main sheet also gets caught on the forward starboard corner of the main cabin hatch. It hasn't interfered sailing, but I must be careful to kick the sheet to the side when I close the hatch or I'd doesn't seal properly.  I have considered installing a simple fairlead to just kick it slightly starboard,  but haven't yet.  Scott - I'd appreciate the same pic you are sending to Bob.
Thanks,Dave Hupe2994 C320 #32Holland, MI
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  On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 2:36 PM, Scott Lagerquist<lgrqst at aol.com> wrote:   Bob,

My 1994 Catalina 320 has a cheek block on the deck starboard of the hatch that guides the main sheet slightly to starboard before going aft to the guide blocks under the traveler.  I will send you a pic to your private email.  I have never had any trouble with the main sheet getting caught on the hatch.  

Respectfully,
Scott Lagerquist
1994 CAT-320, #39
Sea Esta
San Diego CA
Silver Gate Yacht Club

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> On Oct 20, 2019, at 1:40 PM, Bob Hoyt <rehoyt at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> On my 1994 Catalina 320 the mainsheet goes straight to a block at the
> center of the base of the mast. The issue is that the sheet gets caught
> under the middle hatch as it travels back to a turning block and then the
> cam cleat. I realize that I can simply be sure the hatch is open when I am
> sailing but this is not always practical, particularly in inclement
> weather. I have tried to look at options around the mastbase but haven't
> found any. Have others used an eye to divert the mainsheet laterally or
> whatever solutions are practical?
> 
> Bob Hoyt
> Ikigai
> 1994 Hull #58
> Pensacola, Fl
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