I can't imagine how it is possible to inflict the damage you described
Dennis hoisting the main.......I can see how it can be done with an
accidental gybe in heavy air.
I don't think the Catalina owner was forthright!
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
On 2016-04-13 10:56 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote:
A couple years ago, I was ask to repair a Catalina 30. Job scope
revealed a main sheet winch (self tailing) ripped off the cabin top, a
broken shackle holding the main sheet to the traveler car and a
damaged gooseneck. Owner told me his crew had gotten a bit
enthusiatic about hoisting the main with the winch.
Hmmmm...I wonder. They'd been out in some stiff winds on the
weekend. I'm guessing they had the main sheet stopped with the winch
rather than the rope clutch and took an accidental jibe.
What do you think? :)
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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