Graham, We use a double ended downhaul. It runs from a pair of blocks mounted just aft of the anchor locker, along the sides of the cabin (at deck level), to the cockpit coaming. I probably have three fairleads on each side. No real contact occurs with the cabin or deck when the system is under load. The double ended system makes it easier to adjust without a winch, especially since we do end-for-end gybes. If the downhaul went all the way to the bow, a single line would work fine.
Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III "Midnight Mistress Hampton VA -----Original Message----- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Graham Collins Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 8:50 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List 35-3 spin pole downhaul question A question, somewhat specific for the other 35-3 owners. When we use our spin pole the pole downhaul is run from the pole, down to a snatch block on the foredeck (padeye on the deck), and back along the side of the cabin through a couple of fairleads (usually starboard side, but can do it on the other side as well). We use a single run of 3/8" for this. I'm not hugely happy with this as it drags on the forward corner of the cabin side (forward of the hatch). Any better routing methods for this? My apologies, I'm probably doing a crap job describing it. -- Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
