If you find your mainsheet lines twisting (other forces tend to cause
this to happen), be aware there is a small set-screw in the blocks that
can be set where the problem is to keep them from rotating, helps in
this case....
John Harker C27 Prana #6261 Santa Cruz
On 7/12/2010 2:38 PM, lew staub wrote:
Make sure that the mainsheet lines are not twisted against each other.
If they are, friction can keep them from running through the blocks.
Lew
--- On *Mon, 7/12/10, Mark Robertson /<[email protected]>/* wrote:
From: Mark Robertson <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [IC27A] Mainsail travel
To: [email protected]
Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, 5:23 PM
I have the same problem on my 81 standard rig. I think it is that
mt traveler lines are either too large for the blocks or the line
has lost flexibility so it does not run free. I am going to
downsize the mainsheet line one size and see if that helps. Could
be that the blocks need lubrication also. I am going to start with
the cheapest fix and move my way up.
>>> "dennisv1030" <[email protected]> 7/12/2010 3:16 PM >>>
Fellow 27C Owners,
I have a 1986 27TR. I just moved up from a O'Day 25 C/B. Love the
Catalina. Amasing the difference in 2 feet. Question. On the O'Day
if I released the mainsheet the mainsail would swing freely to
almost 80-to-90 degrees off center. Whenever I got in a blow, just
release the mail and dump the wind.
On my 27C I release the mainsail and the boom will travel 5-to-10
degrees off center. That's OK if 5-to-10 degree adjustment is what
I wanted. To get anything more I have to slack the mainsheet
(lines run aft), leave the helm, and phyically push the boom out.
If I ever have to "dump the main" forget it. It won't swing
freely. Help!!!! How can I get the main to release quickly and freely?
