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Rick Evans
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Initially Posted - 07/11/2002 :  22:36:17  Show Profile
I want to run my jib sheets aft. I single hand a lot and tacking is a bother with the winches so forward. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to run the sheets aft so I don't have to run forward every time I come about?
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 07/12/2002 :  11:47:02  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
There are two ways this can be handled... the easiest and by far the cheapest...is to remove the cam cleats and replace with swivel cams if using a 110 headsail. This works quite well and will alow slapping the sheet loose to uncleat...etc. A bail is used over the cleat to secure the sheet. I have used this very successfully as have others.

The other is to add coaming winches. There is just adequate clearance between coaming and life lines for a handle to fit on 16st's. Placed over the coaming boxes...they are easy to install. They do require a rub strip attached to cabin corners as the cabin bulkhead deflects the sheet slightly. And, the feed angle is slightly off and they will overide occassionally. A slight downward push to the sheet as the winch starts to firm up will avoid this problem.

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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Rick Evans
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Response Posted - 07/12/2002 :  18:00:56  Show Profile
Thanks Arlyn but I've got a few questions left. I don't have cam cleats. What are you referring to? Mine is a 2001 model. Maybe the older ones had cam cleats but mine doesn't. The sheet goes right through the jib car to the winch.

I was hoping to avoid installing another set of winches. Do you know if anybody has just used some type of snatch block assembly to lead the sheets aft and maybe just a simple set of swivel cams? In most cases, the need for a winch really can be avoided particularly if one is quick when tacking. I thought maybe I could mount a padeye or two leading the sheets aft with a swivel cam cleat somewhere handy. Any thoughts?
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 07/12/2002 :  19:01:26  Show Profile
Rick - why don't you just move the cabin top winches back to the cockpit? They are (I believe) self-tailing, so you don't need to install cleats. This would solve your problem while single-handing, and,if you start racing, will stop the mainsheet from strangling the jib trimmer when you tack...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> (Why Catalina ever put the traveler so close to the winches I'll never know...)
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Tupelo Honey
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Response Posted - 07/13/2002 :  00:00:47  Show Profile  Visit Tupelo Honey's Homepage
i have to reiterate (and embellish) the fact that not only are the cam cleats with rotating table the easiest and cheapest way to go, they're the BEST way to go, when you factor in all the pros and cons. it ain't an america's cup boat, after all.

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Response Posted - 07/13/2002 :  11:38:13  Show Profile  Visit Tupelo Honey's Homepage
i have to reiterate (and embellish) the fact that not only are the cam cleats with rotating table the easiest and cheapest way to go, they're the BEST way to go, when you factor in all the pros and cons. it ain't an america's cup boat, after all.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 07/15/2002 :  15:27:12  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Ok Rick, you have self tailers so no cams. The cams were screwed into the strip that makes the channel for the hatch. If you can imagine using your winch without the self tailer and needed a cam to secure the sheet.

I swivel based cam will work quite well in this location in winds not needing the use of the winch and will allow easy operation from aft of the wheel.



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