SEAS Catalina 30 Operating Guidelines
8/10/2021
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Sail Trim:
Jib
: The working jib sheet should bisect the angle between the foot and leach of the jib.
The jib sheet angle is adjusted by moving the jib cars fore and aft. The more the jib is
furled, the farther forward the cars should be. The more it is unfurled the farther aft the
cars should be. When the leach is fluttering and the foot is taut the car is too far aft.
Main:
when hoisting the main sail it is critical that the luff be properly tensioned. If the
luff is loose the boat will heel more. The luff is properly tensioned when a slight crease
is visible in the luff for most of its length and boat is dead to wind. Also check the reef
clutches and lines
– be sure they are set or released to suite your conditions.
Reducing Sail Area:
1.
To furl the jib the furling line
must be secured to the cleat
behind the winch. When the jib
is furled part way, the jib sheet
blocks must be moved to
corresponding locations as
marked next to the jib sheet
track.
2.
To reef the main sail there are
two reefing lines set up that
lead into the cockpit on the port
cabin top. When reefing the
main lower the main halyard,
haul in the appropriate reef line
until tight, close the clutch, then
hoist the main halyard until tight,
close that clutch. The reefing
lines are easily identified by
color: blue for reef 1, black for
reef 2.
3.
If possible release reefing lines
before stowing the main sail by
hoisting the main sail all the way
up then lower it into the storage
bag.
Preparing to re-start engine on
return:
1.
Turn battery switch to “ALL”.
