On the J-80 I race on, we always hoist the spinnaker from the port side. It is
just easier to do it that way (and most courses are set up for port roundings)
than have someone on the bow of a light boat moving the strings around.
And, on sprit boats, the gybes are on the outside of the forestay - you must
let the chute float out in front and then haul like crazy to bring it all
around. It does go inside of its tack attachment out at the end of the sprit.
Some of the folks with cruising chutes try to bring the chute through outside
of the forestay, but inside of the tack attachment point. That is a lot of
nylon to haul through a rather skinny (maybe a foot?) area. We have enough
trouble getting the thing through the seven feet we have on the sprit boat.
I would put some sort of a block at the top of the mast above or in front of
the internal sheaves, so you can keep the spinnaker from getting tangled in the
other halyards. My 30 has small 'ears' on each front corner of the masthead
casting and that's where the spinnaker halyard block is attached. For that
reason, my spinnaker halyard is external to the mast.
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Goodyear
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Cc: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:14 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Asymmetrical spinnaker setup on a 30 mk2
Sebastian, the 35-3 (at least my one) has four forward halyards; two jib /
genoa halyards below the forestay and two spinnaker halyards above. If you
aren't gybing your asym too much I would not be too worried about using your
spare jib halyard, but it will chafe more, and you need to ensure they aren't
twisted at hoist or douse. Outside the forestay gybes should not be a problem
in your light wind scenario but you should try to hoist and douse on the same
side.
Tim
Mojito
C&C 35-3
Branford, CT
On Aug 13, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Sébastien Lemieux <s.lemi...@umontreal.ca> wrote:
My mast has two sheaves, both slightly below the forestay. The boat came
with two halyards forward of the mast, both in good condition. I use one for
the genoa (on a furler) and plan to use the second one for the asym. I believe
I have no choice but use the asym as a genoa and gybe between forestay and
mast. By looking at the rigs on sailboatdata.com, it seems to me that both the
39 and the 35-3 also have a similar setup (all sheaves below the forestay).
The reason I mention the use in light air was that I was concerned about
the weight of the sheets. I'm currently using 5/8 sta-set as genoa sheets and
although they are nice in the hand they really pull down on the sail when broad
reaching in light air. I'm not looking for sheets that are under-specced but
might be willing to pay a bit more to get a lighter sheet.
Just for reference, the document I'm mentioning is here:
http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/spinnaker/spinnaker.htm
cheers,
Sébastien Lemieux
Merlot X - C&C 30 mk2 1987
Lake Champlain
On 2013-08-13, at 14:24 , Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree with Bill about the halyard and blocks.
70 feet of 5/16 is plenty. You can use Sta-Set and spend the rest on a
new halyard.
I flew my asym wing and wing last week in light air. Boat speed went
from 2.3 knots to 3.3 knots after I gybed the main!
Joel
35/3
Annapolis
On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 2:19 PM, Bill Coleman <colt...@verizon.net> wrote:
I have never heard of anyone using genoa halyards for an A sail, but
maybe
you could if you tacked it like a genoa. We always jibe ours out and
around
the headstay, inverting it. Usually they are on a pennant, a few feet
off
the tack. If you have an anchor roller that is substantial, it is best
to
get them away from the forestay, but of course only if you have it on a
spinnaker halyard above everything, not on genny halyards. And yes, you
need
snatch blocks on the toe rail just like a regular spinnaker.
Famous Last Words: "Will only Use this sail in light air"
Always have an exit plan for heavy air!
Bill Coleman
C&C 39
-----Original Message-----
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of
Sébastien
Lemieux
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 2:11 PM
To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List Asymmetrical spinakker setup on a 30 mk2
Hello,
I have an asym spi left from the PO that I would like to setup. I've
read
through the DIY document on the photo album site and from this I assume
that
I will need to use it from an genoa halyard (both sheaves exit just
slightly
under the forestay). I've got a few questions left: The manual of the
30mk2 specifies 70' sheets for a symmetrical spi, should I go with the
same
length for an asym? What should be the length of the line pulling the
tack
(what is the name of that line?)?
I will use this sail only in light wind, what type of rope would you
recommend for the sheets and tack line? I'd like to try a single braid
for
that purpose, anyone has experience with the Control DPX from Samson (in
5/16, $1.44/ft at APS, 2.9 lbs/100ft). The halyard is already in place.
Also, am I correct that I will need to shackle a turning block on
each of
the aluminum piece at the end of the rail in order to lead the sheets
fairly
to the winch?
Thanks in advance!
--
Sébastien Lemieux
Merlot X - C&C 30 mk2 1987
Lake Champlain
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