[C320-list] Downhaul for main question

[P.F. Ross]

Agreed, thank you Scott!

On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 8:23 PM surprise thompson87.com via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Better still put pictures in the owners section of the association
> website. Not all owners use facebook.
>
> > On Aug 22, 2024, at 2:49 PM, ptormey 4square.net via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > I don’t think this listserv supports attachments and images
> >
> > Try the facebook page
> >
> > Pat
> > Pat Tormey
> > s/v Blues Skies
> > Newport RI
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
> SV Osprey via C320-list
> > Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:34 PM
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > Cc: SV Osprey <svospreycat320 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Downhaul for main question
> >
> >
> > Here’s a pic of the block attachment point at the base of the mast and
> the mainhalyard block as well. It looks like I can add a half inch post
> “attachment point” into an open hole of change the mainhalyard block to a
> double to accommodate the downhaul line. Any thoughts on how I should
> proceed. Obviously any new double block has to be able to handle the
> mainsheet load.
> >
> > Elan
> > Sv Osprey
> > 1997 Catalina 320 #451
> >
> >> On Aug 20, 2024, at 5:09 PM, SV Osprey <svospreycat320 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Has anyone rigged a mainsail downhaul and know what item number/brand
> blocks to add to the “mast foot block” or whatever it’s called? Mine has
> the solid hole options as opposed to my last boat which had clip on rings.
> I don’t happen to have a pic but could get one if you all are as stumped as
> I am. Going to add because there is a bit of friction in the main and I’m
> trying to avoid going on deck in a bad sea.
> >>
> >> TIA
> >> Elan
> >> Sv Osprey
> >> 1997 Catalina 320 #451
> >>
> >>>
>