Furling line cleat

[Sefuller]

Here's a pic of how my 35 was set up when new.View attachment 127115

Our 34 has turning blocks for the jib sheets on the angled pads. Is there a car or fairlead at the back end of your genoa track?
Here is how ours looked originally. I have moved the ratchet block to the stern pulpit stanchion and attached it with a short shackle, and replaced the cleat with a rope clutch in the spot vacated by the block and cleat. I will try to remember to take a photo of the new setup when I am at the boat this week.

 

[rbringle]

We have a cam cleat (PO) and I like the ease and quickness with which I can secure and release it, when needed. I don't think a regular cleat would have those qualities.

As a follow up, my above comment refers to when we are sailing and actively using the jib or furling it. I do think it is an excellent idea to cleat the furling line behind the cam cleat when the jib is furled and the boat is at anchor or at the dock in order to prevent the jib from unfurling.

 

[Dalliance]

I said I have a jam cleat but I always actually secure the line with a traditional cleat hitch knot and I was reminded this afternoon, out in rather gusty conditions, that it can be challenging to tie that knot with the furler line loaded. So, you guys have me thinking that there is a better way. I may add a cam cleat for furling, then just use the cleat hitch to secure the line when away. Will have to figure out the optimum location. Probably just forward of the cleat.

 

[jibes138]

Our 34 has turning blocks for the jib sheets on the angled pads. Is there a car or fairlead at the back end of your genoa track?
View attachment 127124

no car or fair lead on the track. The line leads OK to the winch with just the standing blocks on the track. Never had a problem except if I fly a cruising chute then I use a block attached to a line tied to the stern cleat to lead the sheet to the winch. The clew of the sail is farther back than the jib sheet track.

 

[Sefuller]

Current configuration on our 34.

 

[njlarry]

Thanks for the great suggestions so far. I finally get back to the boat this weekend and will study the options. I am leaning towards a swivel cam cleat or a rope clutch as Capt Sefuller shows but I am also thinking of maybe using that smooth flat area for installing a vent to the engine compartment to cool the charger, fridge compressor and galvanic isolator as they are all located on a shelf over the water heater.

 

[njlarry]

ps; everyones deck looks so nice! Are they all original? I just repainted my cockpit floor with custom tinted acrylic house paint. The color was a perfect match but I messed it up with a sloppy non skid grit application....another chance to build up more power sander time.

 

[Dalliance]

After reading the various suggestions in this post I went ahead and added a cam cleat for furling a couple weeks ago. Can't believe I didn't think of this years ago. It's so much better. The cam cleat is on a 15 degree wedge and there is a 1/4 inch fiberglass backing plate epoxied to the inside face of the coaming. Refinishing the teak steps will be a fall/spring project.