Has anyone come up with a solution on preventing the jib sheet from being shredded by the stopper (Spinlock).I have already tried adjusting spinlock. Thanks.
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Chris: Check out Practical Sailor, they have done several articles on sheet stoppers. Some of the mfg also have retro kits for older units too.
Chris: Check out Practical Sailor, they have done several articles on sheet stoppers. Some of the mfg also have retro kits for older units too.
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Ron Barrow
Do not run the jib sheet through a sheet stop.
If there isn't a winch for the exclusive use of each jib sheet, you need to get one. Am I misunderstanding your question, (Do you mean jib halyard?); or, are sailboat builders really delivering 34 foot boats rigged to trim jib sheets through sheet stoppers? Please let me know. Ron Captainronb@earthlink.net
If there isn't a winch for the exclusive use of each jib sheet, you need to get one. Am I misunderstanding your question, (Do you mean jib halyard?); or, are sailboat builders really delivering 34 foot boats rigged to trim jib sheets through sheet stoppers? Please let me know. Ron Captainronb@earthlink.net
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Bob Rutland
Jib Sheet
Doesn't the H340 have self tailing winches? If so,this should be enough to hold a loaded sheet. Or do you mean jib halyard. If so,isn't the jib on a roller?
Doesn't the H340 have self tailing winches? If so,this should be enough to hold a loaded sheet. Or do you mean jib halyard. If so,isn't the jib on a roller?
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Ron Barrow
Sorry for the dumb question.
Of course you know the difference between the jib sheet and the jib halyard. I didn't mean to be insulting; I was overcome with righteous indignation. (The devil made me do it.) I just couldn't believe that Hunter would set up a boat that way; but, after reading several reviews of the 340 in which this problem was mentioned, I have come to the conclusion that they did. I don't think that it is wise to run a jib sheet through a sheet stopper because they are too likely to jam or snag when they are released. When you tack it is important that the the sheet run smoothy through the fair leads or you will have trouble completing your tack. This can be very dangerous if you are in traffic or close to shore (or another obstruction) and you cannot complete the tack because the head sail is effectively cleated to windward. I doubt that the headsail is so easy to trim that it can be done without a winch, but if so, a cam cleat would be preferable to the sheet stopper. Jib sheets foul on hatch covers, on the fair leads, on the turnblocks, or the whisker pole; or, they are stopped by a "foot" or "butt" cleat. Most of these situations are quickly fixed with a tug on the line. Removing a shredded line from the sheet stopper can take enough time to cause a problem. I think the best solution is adding winches. Sorry if I got carried away. Ron
Of course you know the difference between the jib sheet and the jib halyard. I didn't mean to be insulting; I was overcome with righteous indignation. (The devil made me do it.) I just couldn't believe that Hunter would set up a boat that way; but, after reading several reviews of the 340 in which this problem was mentioned, I have come to the conclusion that they did. I don't think that it is wise to run a jib sheet through a sheet stopper because they are too likely to jam or snag when they are released. When you tack it is important that the the sheet run smoothy through the fair leads or you will have trouble completing your tack. This can be very dangerous if you are in traffic or close to shore (or another obstruction) and you cannot complete the tack because the head sail is effectively cleated to windward. I doubt that the headsail is so easy to trim that it can be done without a winch, but if so, a cam cleat would be preferable to the sheet stopper. Jib sheets foul on hatch covers, on the fair leads, on the turnblocks, or the whisker pole; or, they are stopped by a "foot" or "butt" cleat. Most of these situations are quickly fixed with a tug on the line. Removing a shredded line from the sheet stopper can take enough time to cause a problem. I think the best solution is adding winches. Sorry if I got carried away. Ron
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Darcy Peck
My Solution
Having read numerous responses to this problem in the past I solved the problem by routing my sheets aft to the optional spinnaker winches. Installed two nylon bullseye fairleads with steel inserts on the outside of the arch to protect the gel-coat. Problem solved. Works great.
Having read numerous responses to this problem in the past I solved the problem by routing my sheets aft to the optional spinnaker winches. Installed two nylon bullseye fairleads with steel inserts on the outside of the arch to protect the gel-coat. Problem solved. Works great.
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Mike Kinney
Try upgrading size of jib sheets
I replaced my factory-supplied jib sheets with 5/8 inch line of the exact same type. Since replacing the sheets about one year ago, I have experienced no problems with shredding or jamming sheets.
I replaced my factory-supplied jib sheets with 5/8 inch line of the exact same type. Since replacing the sheets about one year ago, I have experienced no problems with shredding or jamming sheets.
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