Cannot secure the jib sheet in the cleat when the jib is under load. At first attributed this to inexperience (still glad to exit the slip without incident....) but now realize that they are useless as is. Saw the very cool modification in the photo forum. My question is this: Is it that the cleats need to be raised, or just replaced with a higher quality product? Thanks
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Try Spinlock
Hi, I replaced my cleats with Spinlock cleats. The sheet comes through a "tunnel" in the cleat and stays there. And with a light pull upwards it comes loose and with a light pull downwards it locks. And if it's locked I can still pull the sheet when adjustment is needed. In this way I can easily handle the headsail in my 260 without leaving the rudder. And the mounting holes from the old cleats matched the old ones ! toomas
Hi, I replaced my cleats with Spinlock cleats. The sheet comes through a "tunnel" in the cleat and stays there. And with a light pull upwards it comes loose and with a light pull downwards it locks. And if it's locked I can still pull the sheet when adjustment is needed. In this way I can easily handle the headsail in my 260 without leaving the rudder. And the mounting holes from the old cleats matched the old ones ! toomas
Fairleads/Rope Guides
We added Ronstan fast track fairleads and rope guides to the jib cleats on our 240. These allow cleating with just a slight downward pull from any angle in the cockpit, and release easily by pulling up. Makes all the difference in the world! Fairlead part number is RF5015, and the rope guide part number is RF5014. I bought mine at West Marine. Installation was unbolt existing cleats, re-assemble with fairleads and rope guides, and bolt back on (in the same holes) using slightly longer #10 stainless steel screws and 5200 sealant. We're on Lewisville Lake if you would like to come see how it works.
We added Ronstan fast track fairleads and rope guides to the jib cleats on our 240. These allow cleating with just a slight downward pull from any angle in the cockpit, and release easily by pulling up. Makes all the difference in the world! Fairlead part number is RF5015, and the rope guide part number is RF5014. I bought mine at West Marine. Installation was unbolt existing cleats, re-assemble with fairleads and rope guides, and bolt back on (in the same holes) using slightly longer #10 stainless steel screws and 5200 sealant. We're on Lewisville Lake if you would like to come see how it works.
Upsized jib sheet lines
My original jib sheet/jam cleat works great. We have a bigger line than recommended in the owners manual and it works like a charm.
My original jib sheet/jam cleat works great. We have a bigger line than recommended in the owners manual and it works like a charm.
Backing plate already glued in place?
So does this mean that there is already a backing plate under there that is glued in place? The only thing that has kept me from swapping mine out (on my 260) is that I figured I would have to get access underneath...
So does this mean that there is already a backing plate under there that is glued in place? The only thing that has kept me from swapping mine out (on my 260) is that I figured I would have to get access underneath...
Spinlock question
How do you lead the jib sheets to the Spinlocks? On my 26 the horn cleats are right next to the winch drums. If the horns were to be replaced with Spinlocks, the line would have to come around the winch, go forwards to the Spinlock and then turn hard back to feed thru. How are you doing it on the 260? Are you just not using the winch and feeding staight into the Spinlocks? I'd love to use Spinlocks, but just don't see how to do it. Ron Mehringer s/v Hydro-Therapy
How do you lead the jib sheets to the Spinlocks? On my 26 the horn cleats are right next to the winch drums. If the horns were to be replaced with Spinlocks, the line would have to come around the winch, go forwards to the Spinlock and then turn hard back to feed thru. How are you doing it on the 260? Are you just not using the winch and feeding staight into the Spinlocks? I'd love to use Spinlocks, but just don't see how to do it. Ron Mehringer s/v Hydro-Therapy
Cam Cleat Risers
The first thing I added when I bought a 240 a year ago was one-inch risers to the jib sheet cam cleats. I did this because of comments on this forum. In fact, the risers were provided by the distributor (my guess is because Hunter was aware of the problems people were experiencing) - all I had to do was install them. I have had no problems trimming the jib when I singlehand the boat. Releasing the sheets and cleating them are easy tasks with the risers and the risers are really easy to install.
The first thing I added when I bought a 240 a year ago was one-inch risers to the jib sheet cam cleats. I did this because of comments on this forum. In fact, the risers were provided by the distributor (my guess is because Hunter was aware of the problems people were experiencing) - all I had to do was install them. I have had no problems trimming the jib when I singlehand the boat. Releasing the sheets and cleating them are easy tasks with the risers and the risers are really easy to install.
Don't Need the Winches
On my 23.5 I am able to handle the jib just using the cleats. Not sure about on it's big sister the 26.
On my 23.5 I am able to handle the jib just using the cleats. Not sure about on it's big sister the 26.
Ken
I'm having the same problem as everyone else with the 240 jib cleat. What size of line did you use? Thanks, Gary
I'm having the same problem as everyone else with the 240 jib cleat. What size of line did you use? Thanks, Gary
Response to Ron
Ron I replaced the horn cleats on my 97 h26 with the Spinlock Power Cleats. I've never used the winch when trimming the jib sheets with either the horn cleats or the Spinlocks. (Really only use it when raising the main or CB). The big advantage of the Spinlock is that you're not wrapping/unwrapping lines everytime you want an adjustment. Big help for singlehanders.
Ron I replaced the horn cleats on my 97 h26 with the Spinlock Power Cleats. I've never used the winch when trimming the jib sheets with either the horn cleats or the Spinlocks. (Really only use it when raising the main or CB). The big advantage of the Spinlock is that you're not wrapping/unwrapping lines everytime you want an adjustment. Big help for singlehanders.
I went for the clutch...
I had the same problem with my 260. The cam cleats are junk. So I installed the same clutched that hold my other lines. A big difference. So easy! Easy to release and easy to snug tight. Fairly easy to tack single handed even in fairly heavy wind.
I had the same problem with my 260. The cam cleats are junk. So I installed the same clutched that hold my other lines. A big difference. So easy! Easy to release and easy to snug tight. Fairly easy to tack single handed even in fairly heavy wind.
Patoka Gary
Hi Gary, We tried to get down to Patoka over Memorial Day bet were weathered out. I don't recall the line size off the top of my head. Maybe 5/8? It's about double the diameter of my main and jib halyard line if that helps in your comparison to what you're running. I bought about 40' when I added my roller furler this spring, it was around $1 a foot at West Marine.
Hi Gary, We tried to get down to Patoka over Memorial Day bet were weathered out. I don't recall the line size off the top of my head. Maybe 5/8? It's about double the diameter of my main and jib halyard line if that helps in your comparison to what you're running. I bought about 40' when I added my roller furler this spring, it was around $1 a foot at West Marine.
240 cleat
I used the spinlocks but did not have the risers and had a little trouble "clicking" down (not enough clearance). The captain did not like them so went back to stnd cleat then she realized the spin locks are a good thing for cleating out in a stiff breeze. So back they went again, with risers this time. Some good choices out there. I still need a good flick to get them to realease (someone uses a heavier sheet which may help). good luck.
I used the spinlocks but did not have the risers and had a little trouble "clicking" down (not enough clearance). The captain did not like them so went back to stnd cleat then she realized the spin locks are a good thing for cleating out in a stiff breeze. So back they went again, with risers this time. Some good choices out there. I still need a good flick to get them to realease (someone uses a heavier sheet which may help). good luck.
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Thanks everyone--good suggestions all. Appreciate this forum as I am surrounded by Catalinas...no help!
Thanks everyone--good suggestions all. Appreciate this forum as I am surrounded by Catalinas...no help!
No winch to be used
Hi, in the instruction, there's a comment: do not use force created by a winch. And for the 260 you seldom have to use much force to adjust the jib. For my 125% jib I get a good grip and lean backwards and my 100 kilos do the job. So you're completely right: I replaced the horns with the spinlocks. Toomas
Hi, in the instruction, there's a comment: do not use force created by a winch. And for the 260 you seldom have to use much force to adjust the jib. For my 125% jib I get a good grip and lean backwards and my 100 kilos do the job. So you're completely right: I replaced the horns with the spinlocks. Toomas
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