Re: [C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 5024, Issue 1
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Jack Fitzgibbon via C320-list
Apr 6, 2026, 7:26:45 PM (10 hours ago) Apr 6
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Here is a link to Sailing Services located in Miami. If you order rigging, running or standing, life lines, etc, from Defender, they fill the order via Sailing Services - Rope, Rigging, and Hardware Experts. May be a better option if you’re on the east side of the USA.
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Today's Topics:
1. running rigging (Louis Friedman)
2. Re: running rigging (Justin Cherry)
3. Re: running rigging (Tim Van de Water)
4. Re: running rigging (Louis Friedman)
5. Re: running rigging (Dan Petticord)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 12:35:18 -0400
From: Louis Friedman <lou...@gmail.com>
To: "C320...@catalina320.com" <C320...@catalina320.com>
Subject: [C320-list] running rigging
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Hi all,
Just finished replacing a frayed spinnaker halyard and now I realize the
rest of my rigging looks terrible in. comparison! Thinking I'll replace
more of rigging - vang, traveler at least. Any tips? Catalina Direct
seems the simplest way but I suppose I can also go on there to get
measurements and then order line from West Marine.
Lou F.
MissAdventure #632
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 11:51:46 -0500
From: Justin Cherry <cher...@gmail.com>
To: "C320...@catalina320.com" <C320...@Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] running rigging
Message-ID: <483CC699-C008-4094...@gmail.com>
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I just ordered new Genoa Sheets from Defender Marine - the prices and selections were better than West Marine.
Measurements are pretty easy to locate:
Catalina 320 Running Rigging ? Specs
Halyards Main and jib halyards: 3/8" diameter, 115' each (2 halyards). Catalina Direct specs them as double braid with a polyester cover and Dyneema core ? extremely low stretch, about 1/4 that of all-polyester. Catalina Direct <https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-320/rigging/running-rigging/line/halyard-set-c-310-and-c-320/> These run aft to the cockpit.
Genoa Sheets Standard spec on a C320 with a 135?140% furling genoa is typically 7/16", around 55?60' each (or one continuous ~110?120' sheet run through the clew). The larger diameter vs. halyards is intentional ? sheets see heavier loads and benefit from easier hand grip.
Mainsheet Typically 7/16", around 55?60' depending on the traveler/block arrangement on your boat.
Topping Lift Usually 3/8", roughly 55?60' ? mast height plus some for adjustment at the cockpit end.
Boom Vang Typically 3/8", around 30?35'.
Furling Line (Genoa) Around 40?50' of 3/8" Dacron depending on the drum size and furler setup.
A few caveats worth flagging:
The C320 was produced from 1993?2008 and the Mark II came along in 2007, so there are some variations across years. Catalina Direct notes that the factory lengths are a baseline, but a previous owner may have rigged things differently ? always worth confirming on your specific hull. Catalina Direct <https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-320/rigging/running-rigging/line/halyard-set-c-310-and-c-320/>
Also, the Quantum Sails tuning guide for the C320 specifically recommends replacing the OEM jib and main halyards, noting that they stretch excessively ? which lets the sail draft increase and move aft in a puff, causing unwanted heel. C320 <https://www.c320.org/article.php/20040828173431380>
JC
MadameX #249
> On Apr 5, 2026, at 11:35?AM, Louis Friedman via C320-list <c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished replacing a frayed spinnaker halyard and now I realize the
> rest of my rigging looks terrible in. comparison! Thinking I'll replace
> more of rigging - vang, traveler at least. Any tips? Catalina Direct
> seems the simplest way but I suppose I can also go on there to get
> measurements and then order line from West Marine.
>
> Lou F.
> MissAdventure #632
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 12:58:20 -0400
From: Tim Van de Water <tj.van...@gmail.com>
To: C320...@catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] running rigging
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I have used a combination of the West Marine rigging shop and Cajun Ropes
(in Nova Scotia). Cajun Ropes have a dedicated spec sheet for our boat
which makes it very easy to order. Only issue with Cajun is the tariff you
have to pay when they ship your order!
*Tim Van de Water*404.790.2208
tj.van...@gmail.com
On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:39?PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished replacing a frayed spinnaker halyard and now I realize the
> rest of my rigging looks terrible in. comparison! Thinking I'll replace
> more of rigging - vang, traveler at least. Any tips? Catalina Direct
> seems the simplest way but I suppose I can also go on there to get
> measurements and then order line from West Marine.
>
> Lou F.
> MissAdventure #632
>
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:13:17 -0400
From: Louis Friedman <lou...@gmail.com>
To: Tim Van de Water <tj.van...@gmail.com>
Cc: C320...@catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] running rigging
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Thanks all. will go shopping!!
Lou
On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:58?PM Tim Van de Water <tj.van...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> I have used a combination of the West Marine rigging shop and Cajun Ropes
> (in Nova Scotia). Cajun Ropes have a dedicated spec sheet for our boat
> which makes it very easy to order. Only issue with Cajun is the tariff you
> have to pay when they ship your order!
>
> *Tim Van de Water*404.790.2208
> tj.van...@gmail.com
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:39?PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
> c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just finished replacing a frayed spinnaker halyard and now I realize the
>> rest of my rigging looks terrible in. comparison! Thinking I'll replace
>> more of rigging - vang, traveler at least. Any tips? Catalina Direct
>> seems the simplest way but I suppose I can also go on there to get
>> measurements and then order line from West Marine.
>>
>> Lou F.
>> MissAdventure #632
>>
>
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:35:12 -0400
From: Dan Petticord <petti...@gmail.com>
To: C320...@catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] running rigging
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I have been replacing our running rigging over the last two years. I put
this together, and it might get you started. All the lengths are a little
bit long, because I do my own splices and would rather have a couple extra
feet rather than be a couple short. The Ez Glide lines are
cannibalized from our old boat, but they seem to fit fine so far.
I generally buy everything from Defender, but you just missed their spring
sale, so prices vis West probably will depend on the specific line you
choose.
Application
Type/Brand
Size
Length
Color
New
Boom Vang
Sta-Set/XLS3
8mm - 5/16
40
Grey
?
Furling Line
Sta Set
8mm - 5/16
77
White/Green
May-25
BackStay Adjuster
XLS3
11mm - 7/16
55
Green/White
May-26
Main Halyard
VPC Performance
10mm - 3/8
110
White/Blue
May 26
Jib Halyard
VPC Performance
10mm - 3/8
110
White/Red
May 26
Spin Halyard
VPC Performance
10mm - 3/8
110
White/Green
May 26
Main Sheet
MLX3
11mm - 7/16
100
Grey/Yellow
August 25
Jib Sheet
Regatta/Trophy
11mm - 7/16
100
Blue
?
Outhaul
XLS3
10mm - 3/8
60
White/Red
May 26
Topping Lift
XLS3
8mm - 5/16
100
White/Blue
August 25
Traveller
Sta Set
8mm- 5/16
70
White/Blue
May 26
Ez Glide (x2)
XLS3
8mm - 5/16
25
White/Yellow
May-22
!st Reef Forward
VPC Performance
8mm- 5/16
54
Navy
March 26
1st Reef Aft
VPC Performance
8mm - 5/16
20
Navy
March 26
Preventer
XLS3
10mm - 3/8
75
Blue
May-25
On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 2:14?PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Thanks all. will go shopping!!
>
> Lou
>
> On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:58?PM Tim Van de Water <tj.van...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I have used a combination of the West Marine rigging shop and Cajun Ropes
> > (in Nova Scotia). Cajun Ropes have a dedicated spec sheet for our boat
> > which makes it very easy to order. Only issue with Cajun is the tariff
> you
> > have to pay when they ship your order!
> >
> > *Tim Van de Water*404.790.2208
> > tj.van...@gmail.com
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:39?PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
> > c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> Just finished replacing a frayed spinnaker halyard and now I realize the
> >> rest of my rigging looks terrible in. comparison! Thinking I'll replace
> >> more of rigging - vang, traveler at least. Any tips? Catalina Direct
> >> seems the simplest way but I suppose I can also go on there to get
> >> measurements and then order line from West Marine.
> >>
> >> Lou F.
> >> MissAdventure #632
> >>
> >
>
--
Dan Petticord
End of C320-list Digest, Vol 5024, Issue 1
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Today's Topics:
1. running rigging (Louis Friedman)
2. Re: running rigging (Justin Cherry)
3. Re: running rigging (Tim Van de Water)
4. Re: running rigging (Louis Friedman)
5. Re: running rigging (Dan Petticord)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 12:35:18 -0400
From: Louis Friedman <lou...@gmail.com>
To: "C320...@catalina320.com" <C320...@catalina320.com>
Subject: [C320-list] running rigging
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Hi all,
Just finished replacing a frayed spinnaker halyard and now I realize the
rest of my rigging looks terrible in. comparison! Thinking I'll replace
more of rigging - vang, traveler at least. Any tips? Catalina Direct
seems the simplest way but I suppose I can also go on there to get
measurements and then order line from West Marine.
Lou F.
MissAdventure #632
------------------------------
Message: 2
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 11:51:46 -0500
From: Justin Cherry <cher...@gmail.com>
To: "C320...@catalina320.com" <C320...@Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] running rigging
Message-ID: <483CC699-C008-4094...@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
I just ordered new Genoa Sheets from Defender Marine - the prices and selections were better than West Marine.
Measurements are pretty easy to locate:
Catalina 320 Running Rigging ? Specs
Halyards Main and jib halyards: 3/8" diameter, 115' each (2 halyards). Catalina Direct specs them as double braid with a polyester cover and Dyneema core ? extremely low stretch, about 1/4 that of all-polyester. Catalina Direct <https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-320/rigging/running-rigging/line/halyard-set-c-310-and-c-320/> These run aft to the cockpit.
Genoa Sheets Standard spec on a C320 with a 135?140% furling genoa is typically 7/16", around 55?60' each (or one continuous ~110?120' sheet run through the clew). The larger diameter vs. halyards is intentional ? sheets see heavier loads and benefit from easier hand grip.
Mainsheet Typically 7/16", around 55?60' depending on the traveler/block arrangement on your boat.
Topping Lift Usually 3/8", roughly 55?60' ? mast height plus some for adjustment at the cockpit end.
Boom Vang Typically 3/8", around 30?35'.
Furling Line (Genoa) Around 40?50' of 3/8" Dacron depending on the drum size and furler setup.
A few caveats worth flagging:
The C320 was produced from 1993?2008 and the Mark II came along in 2007, so there are some variations across years. Catalina Direct notes that the factory lengths are a baseline, but a previous owner may have rigged things differently ? always worth confirming on your specific hull. Catalina Direct <https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-320/rigging/running-rigging/line/halyard-set-c-310-and-c-320/>
Also, the Quantum Sails tuning guide for the C320 specifically recommends replacing the OEM jib and main halyards, noting that they stretch excessively ? which lets the sail draft increase and move aft in a puff, causing unwanted heel. C320 <https://www.c320.org/article.php/20040828173431380>
JC
MadameX #249
> On Apr 5, 2026, at 11:35?AM, Louis Friedman via C320-list <c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished replacing a frayed spinnaker halyard and now I realize the
> rest of my rigging looks terrible in. comparison! Thinking I'll replace
> more of rigging - vang, traveler at least. Any tips? Catalina Direct
> seems the simplest way but I suppose I can also go on there to get
> measurements and then order line from West Marine.
>
> Lou F.
> MissAdventure #632
------------------------------
Message: 3
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 12:58:20 -0400
From: Tim Van de Water <tj.van...@gmail.com>
To: C320...@catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] running rigging
Message-ID:
<CANE2NOzjCym780y9=Gnxa-md4nYU+qk9H...@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
I have used a combination of the West Marine rigging shop and Cajun Ropes
(in Nova Scotia). Cajun Ropes have a dedicated spec sheet for our boat
which makes it very easy to order. Only issue with Cajun is the tariff you
have to pay when they ship your order!
*Tim Van de Water*404.790.2208
tj.van...@gmail.com
On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:39?PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just finished replacing a frayed spinnaker halyard and now I realize the
> rest of my rigging looks terrible in. comparison! Thinking I'll replace
> more of rigging - vang, traveler at least. Any tips? Catalina Direct
> seems the simplest way but I suppose I can also go on there to get
> measurements and then order line from West Marine.
>
> Lou F.
> MissAdventure #632
>
------------------------------
Message: 4
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:13:17 -0400
From: Louis Friedman <lou...@gmail.com>
To: Tim Van de Water <tj.van...@gmail.com>
Cc: C320...@catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] running rigging
Message-ID:
<CAHgSc55etnV9QGzR_Qm-QrCX...@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Thanks all. will go shopping!!
Lou
On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:58?PM Tim Van de Water <tj.van...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> I have used a combination of the West Marine rigging shop and Cajun Ropes
> (in Nova Scotia). Cajun Ropes have a dedicated spec sheet for our boat
> which makes it very easy to order. Only issue with Cajun is the tariff you
> have to pay when they ship your order!
>
> *Tim Van de Water*404.790.2208
> tj.van...@gmail.com
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:39?PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
> c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just finished replacing a frayed spinnaker halyard and now I realize the
>> rest of my rigging looks terrible in. comparison! Thinking I'll replace
>> more of rigging - vang, traveler at least. Any tips? Catalina Direct
>> seems the simplest way but I suppose I can also go on there to get
>> measurements and then order line from West Marine.
>>
>> Lou F.
>> MissAdventure #632
>>
>
------------------------------
Message: 5
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:35:12 -0400
From: Dan Petticord <petti...@gmail.com>
To: C320...@catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] running rigging
Message-ID:
<CAKRW_UQ_Lkke7nk5sYNR_qkVut0ZM=43Y-1RCQkK...@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
I have been replacing our running rigging over the last two years. I put
this together, and it might get you started. All the lengths are a little
bit long, because I do my own splices and would rather have a couple extra
feet rather than be a couple short. The Ez Glide lines are
cannibalized from our old boat, but they seem to fit fine so far.
I generally buy everything from Defender, but you just missed their spring
sale, so prices vis West probably will depend on the specific line you
choose.
Application
Type/Brand
Size
Length
Color
New
Boom Vang
Sta-Set/XLS3
8mm - 5/16
40
Grey
?
Furling Line
Sta Set
8mm - 5/16
77
White/Green
May-25
BackStay Adjuster
XLS3
11mm - 7/16
55
Green/White
May-26
Main Halyard
VPC Performance
10mm - 3/8
110
White/Blue
May 26
Jib Halyard
VPC Performance
10mm - 3/8
110
White/Red
May 26
Spin Halyard
VPC Performance
10mm - 3/8
110
White/Green
May 26
Main Sheet
MLX3
11mm - 7/16
100
Grey/Yellow
August 25
Jib Sheet
Regatta/Trophy
11mm - 7/16
100
Blue
?
Outhaul
XLS3
10mm - 3/8
60
White/Red
May 26
Topping Lift
XLS3
8mm - 5/16
100
White/Blue
August 25
Traveller
Sta Set
8mm- 5/16
70
White/Blue
May 26
Ez Glide (x2)
XLS3
8mm - 5/16
25
White/Yellow
May-22
!st Reef Forward
VPC Performance
8mm- 5/16
54
Navy
March 26
1st Reef Aft
VPC Performance
8mm - 5/16
20
Navy
March 26
Preventer
XLS3
10mm - 3/8
75
Blue
May-25
On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 2:14?PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Thanks all. will go shopping!!
>
> Lou
>
> On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:58?PM Tim Van de Water <tj.van...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I have used a combination of the West Marine rigging shop and Cajun Ropes
> > (in Nova Scotia). Cajun Ropes have a dedicated spec sheet for our boat
> > which makes it very easy to order. Only issue with Cajun is the tariff
> you
> > have to pay when they ship your order!
> >
> > *Tim Van de Water*404.790.2208
> > tj.van...@gmail.com
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 12:39?PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
> > c320...@lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> Just finished replacing a frayed spinnaker halyard and now I realize the
> >> rest of my rigging looks terrible in. comparison! Thinking I'll replace
> >> more of rigging - vang, traveler at least. Any tips? Catalina Direct
> >> seems the simplest way but I suppose I can also go on there to get
> >> measurements and then order line from West Marine.
> >>
> >> Lou F.
> >> MissAdventure #632
> >>
> >
>
--
Dan Petticord
End of C320-list Digest, Vol 5024, Issue 1
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