Exactly my point. Dennis C.
On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 9:07 AM, robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: > 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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