PDQ32 halyard/hatch interference

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PDQ32 halyard/hatch interference

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PDQ32 halyard/hatch interference

Posted by Bob Johnson on June 14, 2003 at 22:11:00:

My main halyard and topping lift pass over the salon port hatch. This prevents
me from fully opening the hatch,causes the lines to fray,and makes raising the
mainsail difficult. Does anyone have a simple fix to either raise these lines or
move them further aft?

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Re: PDQ32 halyard/hatch interference Larry Duhaime 09:36:31 06/23/03 (0)

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Re: PDQ32 halyard/hatch interference

Posted by Larry Duhaime on June 23, 2003 at 09:36:00:
In Reply to: PDQ32 halyard/hatch interference posted by Bob Johnson on June 14,
2003 at 22:11:00:


What I did on ours was reconfigure the four lines at the outboard turning
blocks. By moving the halyard to the upper/back turning block the interference
with the hatch is reduced and it can be opened farther. The reefing lines are
usually loser and don't interfere as much. I also rigged up a control line for
the jib track adjustment so it could be controlled from the helm seat. Let me
know if you're interested.
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