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77Gypsy
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Initially Posted - 10/27/2003 :  20:32:03  Show Profile
i upgradedmy reefing system but it is very primitive in design, it's actually a jurry rig. do any of you out these have a diagram of a good one you could share?

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Steve
78 C25 SR/FK - Gypsy
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 10/27/2003 :  21:55:48  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by 77Gypsy</i>
<br />i upgradedmy reefing system but it is very primitive in design, it's actually a jurry rig. do any of you out these have a diagram of a good one you could share?

Thanks!
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I believe the Harken site has a good diagram and a complete kit in their clearence area.
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 10/28/2003 :  01:07:55  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
77Gypsy,

The reefing system on my 1979 C-25 standard rig is based on the same concept as the small Harken single line reefing kit, but without the adjustable clew position. The topping lift, downhaul (.a.k.a. cunningham), vang, both reefing lines, and the main halyard are all lead aft to camcleats and clutches on the stbd. side.

One variable to keep in mind is friction. I use 1/4" doublebraid, ballbearing blocks, and a SS lined fairlead on the mast. The second reef tack is also a ballbearing block attached to a cunningham hook. (That also solves the crossover puzzle.)

Another key is the placement of the reefed clew turning blocks, which is why they're adjustable in the Harken kit. I assembled everything else before deciding on final placement of those. Even then, I think I remember having to move one of them an inch or two to get the angle of the reefed clew just right.

Having read the well reasoned criticisms against single line reefing, I didn't have high expectations. Since installing them, I've had to use both first and second reef many times in open water conditions. It works quite well for me.

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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 10/28/2003 :  09:22:16  Show Profile
Hi Steve. Here is a link to the page in the C25 parts manual that shows the stock reefing setup. It's a good place to start.

http://www.catalina25-250.org/manbro/pictures/pc19.gif

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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77Gypsy
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Response Posted - 10/28/2003 :  19:21:13  Show Profile
thank you all! i'm putting the harken setup on my wish list. it looks a lot better and simpler than my jury rig.
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