356 Jib sheet keeps getting caught in the rigging

[karellen]

Anyone have this happen? It's only on my starboard side and happens almost every time we tack.

 

[sail sfbay]

You are not the first one to have that happen on a Hunter 356. Good tips proposed in the attached thread.

Hunter 356 Fouling Jib Sheets on Shroud fittings

Hello. I am the newest owner of a 2003 Hunter 356. We are finding that in light winds, when we have the cars forward, our jib sheets get caught under the shroud fittings. We have taped as much as we can but we still have to go forward to pull the sheet out from under the deck fitting. Has...

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[karellen]

Chucks idea to put some line in there sounds like a cheap and easy fix. Thanks for the link.

 

[seadaddler]

The newer H-36 rigging is setup different no strut needed and don’t have you problem.
Nick

 

[karellen]

The newer H-36 rigging is setup different no strut needed and don’t have you problem.
Nick

Trading in for a 36 would be a pricey fix.

 

[Joe]

The same exact problem, for another boat model, was discussed this past week. There is a gap between toggle and tang that catches the line..... so eliminate the gap by installing a spacer/washer on the inboard side of the tang to push the toggle jaws inward so the outside is flush.

 

[MarcW]

The same exact problem, for another boat model, was discussed this past week. There is a gap between toggle and tang that catches the line..... so eliminate the gap by installing a spacer/washer on the inboard side of the tang to push the toggle jaws inward so the outside is flush.

On our boat, I found that there's enough tension on the shroud line that a few taps with a hammer will push it in and close the gap that catches the jib line. The washer idea is next if it doesn't stay put. Cheers.