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Champipple
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Initially Posted - 03/14/2002 :  09:08:59  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
We are looking to redo the outhaul this year to get some more purchase. I am not sure what FB was thinking but I have curtains with pulleys that do more work than the original outhaul on the C-25.

I would like to hear what others have done as I have an idea myself with two used blocks in the boat box.

The only thing I am leary about is that I would be attaching a lightweight block via a hasp to the clew of the main. Based on my calculations I would have a 5:1 advantage...probably more than is needed but everything will fit nicely

What are your thoughts...

dw

Duane Wolff
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 03/14/2002 :  09:39:09  Show Profile
Hi Duane,

Check out the Tech Tips section to see a picture that shows both my outhaul and flattening reef setup.

http://c25c250.best.vwh.net/restricted/sdflatreef.html

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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Headhunter
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Response Posted - 03/14/2002 :  10:57:33  Show Profile
Bill,

I have seen other posts refering to this flattening reef system...I think there is some mention of it in the racing tips section as well. Do you (and others?) use this system merely for reefing or as much, if not more, as a new and novel way to trim the main?

Also, as a follow up to above, I have a question for anyone...There is a popular post here re running lines back to the cockpit...has anyone run the outhaul back to the cockpit?
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/14/2002 :  11:52:04  Show Profile
I like the external setup that is illustrated on page 4.19 in the Catalina Direct Handbook.

Don Lucier, Northstar
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OJ
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Response Posted - 03/14/2002 :  13:40:56  Show Profile
The Harken catalog has some great examples in its appendices for rigging of this nature. I used their idea of placing the outhaul <i>inside</i> the boom. Really slick <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

Steve Madsen
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sbenson
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Response Posted - 03/25/2002 :  16:46:47  Show Profile
I just installed the "Bulletproof" internal outhaul kit (page 4.19) in the Catalina Direct Handbook. I did not want the clutter on the outside of the boom and this is very clean particularly with an 8:1 ratio. Installation was fairly easy and the package is complete with a very fair price. One suggestion that is not in the instructions: Remove, shorten, and smooth the ends of the various screws that are protruding inside the boom wall. With the boom ends off, and looking down the inside of the tube, mine looked like a pretty nasty environment for the cables and line without the trim.
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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 03/25/2002 :  18:37:50  Show Profile
Duane,

I fashioned an outhaul that works well from two double blocks (one w/becket) and a small cleat. The end casting of the boom provides the anchor point. The blocks and cleat sit on the top of the boom and provide little clutter. Cost about $30.

Eric Werkowitz
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