[C38] Solid Vang / Main Halyard Question

[Mark O'Dell]

Max I'm confused about the extra turn buckle you installed inside
under the mast. What's that for?

— M


On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 4:02 PM, Max Soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
> Mark and Steve,
> I just posted some pics about the risers and the mast collar blocks on my
> blog. Check it out..
> Regards,
> Max
>
>
> 2013/1/1 Steve Smolinske <SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com>
>>
>> Max,
>>
>> I checked out your blog it looks like you have a curved traveler track?
>> Where did you get the risers?
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
>> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Max soto
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 9:01 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [C38] Solid Vang / Main Halyard Question
>>
>> Hi Mark, I have the winch and clutches mounted inside the dodger. I
>> installed a Lewmar 30 and a spinlok clutch. Space is tight, but
>> everything works ok. I'm only able to use a 8" winch handle for  a full
>> revolution.
>> The spinlok clutch levers opens to the front. Lewmar clutch levers opens
>> to the back of it, which gives it more room to move it forward against
>> the dodger, but they also have a reputation for chewing lines....
>> I have some pics of the installation on my blog
>> www.svestancia.blogspot.com I also have a Garhauer vang, and I love it..
>> Talk to Mark, or Doug. Remember to tell them that is for a C38. They
>> will send it with the brackets custom made for our mast and boom.
>> Hope this helps!
>>
>> Max Soto A.
>> +506-8312-1367
>> Alajuela, Costa Rica
>>
>> On Dec 31, 2012, at 5:04 AM, "Mark O'Dell"
>> <mixedbusinesscontact at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanx for the input everyone. Sounds like the Garhauer vang  is the
>> > vang of choice. Good to know.
>> > Y blog
>> > As far as the re-route of the main halyard goes, it looks like I'd
>> > have a bit of work to do.
>> >
>> > Seems like the best way would be to install a winch on the portside
>> > cabin top and reroute the main sheet to it. Freeing the starb side
>> > winch for the halyard.
>> > But...I have a dodger which severely limits my area in which to mount
>> > a chock forward of the halyard winch... it would have to be outside
>> > and forward of the the dodger. Bummer. Back to the drawing board.
>> >
>> > Thanx for the input.
>> >
>> > Mark O
>> > Momentous #230
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