Thanks. I usually sew the new and old lines end to end with whipping thread and then tape them. So far it has worked! The loose footed main removes a lot of friction. I have duct tape on the end of the boom to keep out the birds. I'll have to pull it and see what in there. I never really looked for blocks.
Joel 35/3 On Dec 30, 2012, at 8:46 AM, dwight veinot <[email protected]> wrote: Joel I meant “loose foot” main sail, not open foot, please excuse a momentary senior mental block. Also if you do try to remove those internal blocks through the open back of the boom in order to replace the outhaul line it helps to attach a messenger line to the loose end of the outhaul to assist with reinstallation. If you use a cabin top winch to assist with outhaul control I am not sure if the internal blocks which give the 4:1 purchase are necessary. I think the outhaul would run out much easier in light air if they were not present Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS ------------------------------ *From:* CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]<[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *dwight veinot *Sent:* December 29, 2012 11:37 PM *To:* [email protected] *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Outhaul Joel For some reason my 35 MKII has the same boom as the 35 MKIII and therefore the “E” dimension is 12’ 5” which is the same as on the 35 MKIII instead of 13’ 6” that was standard on the MKII design. The boom on my 35 MKII is equipped with internal clew outhaul just as Ron described including the internal block set that gives a 4:1 advantage on the outhaul and therefore I expect that you will find these blocks inside of your boom. I have not yet had any issue with the wire or the shackle damaging the boom and with the Lewmar clutch forward of the cabin top winch I also use the winch when hardening up on the outhaul. I found that this clew outhaul system worked a lot better when I changed to an open foot main sail. Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS ------------------------------ *From:* CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]<[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Joel Aronson *Sent:* December 29, 2012 9:22 PM *To:* [email protected] *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Outhaul Ron, Thanks. I should have mentioned its a 35/3. I don't think there are blocks inside the boom, but I better check before I cut line. I thought that was the way to go but wanted the confirmation. Joel Sent from my iPad On Dec 29, 2012, at 7:36 PM, Ron Casciato <[email protected]> wrote: Joel: Consensus seems to favor routing the line back to the cockpit and I would certainly agree…………You didn’t mention the size of your boat, so I’m not sure my system would be effective. My 38MKIIC boom has the outhaul line exiting the underside of the boom near the mast and is routed down to a block at the mast partner and then through a deck organizer to the stopper………….one advantage of that is that you can use the winch located on the cabin top to do adjustments when the load is too great for hand hauling. However, the line that exits the mast is run into my boom through a 4 purchase set of blocks ………one double block up front and a second double one further aft. That aft block has a becket that had the “wire” portion back to exit out of the aft end of the boom for the outhaul shackle…………. I found that after 10 years of this arrangement, the boom kept getting chewed up by the shackle when the outhaul was adjusted……….so this year, I replaced that portion of the outhaul with a 6-7’ section of Amsteel gray 3/8” West marine for short money for a spectra like line…………..that line now exits the aft end of the boom and is “tied directly to the main clew. The system works very smoothly and the Amsteel line has more strength than the original wire/rope configuration……….. Good luck with your conversion, Ron C. Impromptu C&C 38MKIIC……..’77 Mass Bay ------------------------------ *From:* CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]<[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Dennis C. *Sent:* Saturday, December 29, 2012 3:23 PM *To:* [email protected] *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Outhaul Sounds like you're close. Mine is external to the boom but runs to a block on a padeye on the aft side of the mast then to a stand up block on the deck then to a Spinlock PowerCleat by the companionway. Functionally the same set up as you describe. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ------------------------------ *From:* Joel Aronson <[email protected]> *To:* "[email protected]" <[email protected]> *Sent:* Saturday, December 29, 2012 12:25 PM *Subject:* Stus-List Outhaul While my teak is bleaching in the garage, I need some advice on my outhaul. It currently runs to the front of the boom through 2 sheaves back into the boom and exits the bottom of the boom between the vang and mainsheet where there is a cam cleat. When I replace my clutches I could run it to the base of the mast, through the new line organizer to the clutch. It is the original wire and rope line. I plan to replace it with 3/8 StaySet. Suggestions? -- Joel 301 541 8551 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected] _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected] ------------------------------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2637/5495 - Release Date: 12/29/12 ------------------------------ No virus found in this message. 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