My lightest sheet is 4 mm Robline. I hate having to use it. Joel On Tuesday, August 18, 2015, Eric Baumes via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> My light air sheets are tapered. > > On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 1:01 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: > >> I use two part spin sheets. 1/4 inch Dyneema stuffed into StaSet. >> Strong and light where need be and easy on the hands on the trimmer end. >> >> Not sure anybody is still making them. Many now use tapered sheets. >> >> Dennis C. >> Touche' 35-1 #83 >> Mandeville, LA >> >> On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 11:23 AM, Eric Baumes via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: >> >>> On my 34+ I fly an asym on a sprit. I use 3/8 for spin sheets. I have >>> 1/4 for light air. >>> >>> I would go minimum 3/8 and consider 7/16 for the 37+ >>> >>> 2x boat length is correct for the asym. I used to fly a symmetrical and >>> just repurposed those sheets. One of the guys is now the tackline which I >>> ran aft to the cockpit. >>> >>> Before I got the sprit when flying a cruising chute I used the downhaul >>> line but put a snatch block on the anchor roller to get the tack out ahead >>> of the forstay. >>> >>> Eric >>> >>> On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 9:20 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: >>> >>>> Ron, >>>> >>>> For the symmetrical the 80' sheets you have should be long enough, but >>>> they may be hard on the hands in a breeze. >>>> >>>> I use the spin pole downhaul as a tack line. I added a shackle to the >>>> bow stem and move the snap shackle on the downhaul to the bow stem shackle. >>>> >>>> I know APS and others recommend longer sheets, but I don't see the >>>> need. For the symmetrical they need to go from the headstay to the turning >>>> block, around the winch and up to the trimmer. 50 may be short, but you >>>> would only be using 9/16 if downwind in a blow, not on a reach. The asym >>>> needs to be the length of the foot of the chute, plus from the headstay to >>>> the turning block around the winch and to the trimmer, or roughly 2x boat >>>> length. >>>> >>>> Hope this helps. >>>> >>>> Joel >>>> 35/3 >>>> Annapolis >>>> >>>> On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 9:04 AM, Ron Ricci via CnC-List < >>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I’m wondering what size and length other owners use for sheets/guys >>>>> for their spinnakers. The FO left me a collection of lines and four >>>>> spinnakers ( ½, ¾, 1-½ oz. symmetrical & cruising). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> It doesn’t appear that I have anything for my cruising spinnaker and >>>>> will need both sheets and a tack line. Depending upon where I look, it >>>>> seems that I should have a sheet length between 80’ – 100’. All I have is >>>>> a 70’ ½” line. Also, does anyone use parrel beads or an ATN tacker? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> For my symmetrical spinnakers, I have 2 guys 57’ x ½” which appear to >>>>> be OK. The sheets I have are 80’ x ¼”, 63’ x ½” and 50’ x 9/16”. >>>>> Except >>>>> for the ¼” line, they all seem short. Mauri Pro sells sheets that are 92’ >>>>> long. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> *Ron* >>>>> >>>>> Ron Ricci >>>>> >>>>> S/V Patriot >>>>> >>>>> C&C 37+ >>>>> >>>>> Bristol, RI >>>>> >>>>> ron.ri...@1968.usna.com >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ron.ri...@1968.usna.com');> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Email address: >>>>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com');> >>>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>>> bottom of page at: >>>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Joel >>>> 301 541 8551 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Email address: >>>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com');> >>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>> bottom of page at: >>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com');> >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','CnC-List@cnc-list.com');> >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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