Good tip on the starboard jib & spin halyard mast exits, Dennis. I'd like to do that on my 30-1 for racing. What's involved in swapping halyards inside the mast? My mast is down right now, if that makes the job easier.
Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30-1 #7 Ken Caryl, CO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: "CnClist" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: "Dennis C." <capt...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 10:05:59 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Running lines aft to cockpit on C&C 34 Andrew, You'll get a lot of info. There are many ways to configure running lines aft. Most are not model specific. I raced for years before I bought my 35-1. I had a good idea of what worked well and what didn't. First, I like the triple clutch decision. I have 2 Lewmar triple clutches on Touche'. Lewmar is the best. In my opinion, it's the only clutch that will release reliably under load. It's also the easiest on line covers. Reliable releasing under load can be critical many times. That's one reason my vang is run aft to a Lewmar clutch. A sudden puff on a closed top main can result in a broach. I will send you pics and more info off list. First, don't be bound by the existing mast exit configuration. You can swap halyards inside the mast. For instance, many racing boats have the jib halyard and the spinnaker halyard on the starboard side. Racers do this because most mark roundings are to port and such a configuration puts the mast man on the high side of the boat for hoisting. This, in turn, often relegates the main halyard to the port side. Some folks like jib halyards on opposite sides of the boat, some folks like them side by side. Some leave one on the mast and run one aft. Collect all the ideas and opinions, give them some thought. Walk piers and look at different boats. Racers will do things differently than cruisers. Don't be bashful about asking more questions here. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA
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