[C320-list] Mastbase mainsheet block

[gbaklund at comcast.net]

I have the same problem.
Would love it if you could send a photo to me as well.
Thank you,
Gregg Baklund
#228 1995
Paradise
Des Moines, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Scott Lagerquist
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2019 2:36 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Mastbase mainsheet block

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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