I think that's what I had on my J/80, Dennis. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Newport, RI
Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Dec 21, 2015, at 20:39, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Go to apsltd.com and search for a spinnaker halyard parking bracket. It's > what you need on the mast for hoisting a chute short handed. > > Dennis C. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 21, 2015, at 6:54 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> My spin halyards can be put into a cam cleat on the mast but run back to >> clutches. Hoist at the mast. Generally drop from the cockpit unless short >> handed. >> >> Joel >> >>> On Monday, December 21, 2015, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> > The question next is what to do about the spinnaker halyard. I can >>> > probably make a case for it being forward in some configuration given >>> > that my wife and I will be using a cruising A-sym with a sock and that >>> > would only be in lightish air. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Calypso and our last boat (a C&C 36) we had the spin halyard forward so >>> 1 person is able to hoist/dowse with the spin sock. >>> >>> >>> >>> Calypso’s full size spin, even in a ATN sock is a hand full in TWS above >>> 15. Both hoisting and dropping, in the sock, is easier on a run. Avoid >>> either on a reach. Early in our double-handed racing I got a bit too fancy >>> with my leeward mark rounding tactics and was nearly dragged off the >>> foredeck by the sock’s windage. >>> >>> >>> >>> Back when we had the 36, the cruising A-sym in a sock was easy to handle in >>> any conditions that a spinnaker would be needed. Having the halyard >>> forward allowed me to hold it in one hand and use the other to wrangle the >>> sock onto the foredeck. Both the ATN sock(s) and the cuff that goes over a >>> rolled up headsail for the A-sym tack have worked well. For Calypso I wish >>> there had been a carbon fiber hoop option back in 1999 when we purchased >>> our sock. The large size fiberglass version is a bit heavy. Maybe after I >>> finish Calypso’s deck rebuild I will fabricate a carbon hoop at home. >>> >>> >>> >>> Martin DeYoung >>> >>> Calypso >>> >>> 1971 C&C 43 >>> >>> Seattle >>> >>> >>> <image001.png> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dave >>> Godwin via CnC-List >>> Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 4:25 PM >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Cc: Dave Godwin >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Lines led forward >>> >>> >>> >>> These observations bring me back to the realities of halyard/reef >>> management with lines led aft versus forward. >>> >>> >>> >>> “Forward” on larger boats generally means winches mounted on the mast >>> in-line with the halyards with appropriate line-stoppers. With this >>> configuration, and suitable bracing, reefing the main in rough weather is >>> pretty “safe” and in my experience faster and more efficient. >>> >>> >>> >>> I’m afraid that my 37’ just doesn’t quite make the grade in terms of a >>> larger,more stable boat, much that I might wish otherwise. And what I am >>> trying to achieve is less clutter in the cockpit which is at odds with >>> safety considerations. I have no intention nor do I think if would be very >>> feasible to mount winches on my mast. This leaves me with the prospect of >>> moving the mechanical advantage away from the mast to a position in the >>> middle of the boat. That modification right away eliminates the ability for >>> one person to quickly pull in a reef from a single location. >>> >>> >>> >>> With that in mind, it may devolve down to moving the both the jib halyards >>> forward. I don’t race this boat nor will I ever and after the furling jib >>> is hoisted the 1st jib halyard is rarely touched unless there is a pressing >>> need to adjust luff tension. The 2nd jib halyard remains dormant for the >>> season and is reserved for emergency duties. Inside/outside peels are thing >>> of the past… >>> >>> >>> >>> Right now a quick analysis leads to keeping the main halyard, 1st and 2nd >>> reefing lines led aft to the cockpit. One winch for the main halyard and >>> one for the mainsheet which will reduce the winch farm from four to two. >>> Reefing lines led to the “unloaded” main halyard winch after the main has >>> been placed in the tack horn and secured by one of several line stoppers. >>> >>> >>> >>> The question next is what to do about the spinnaker halyard. I can probably >>> make a case for it being forward in some configuration given that my wife >>> and I will be using a cruising A-sym with a sock and that would only be in >>> lightish air. The symmetrical has been retired and most likely the >>> spinnaker pole will continue to reside in the rafters of my shed. >>> >>> >>> >>> Much as I keep thinking about moving back to winch farms on the deck, that >>> is an artifact from the old IOR/Tonner days with lot’s of young agile crew. >>> >>> >>> >>> I dunno, clearly it’s still a moving target for me. More crumpled up pieces >>> of paper with deck layout designs in the trash can. >>> >>> >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Dave Godwin >>> 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin >>> Reedville - Chesapeake Bay >>> >>> Ronin’s Overdue Refit >>> >> >> >> -- >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> 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 > 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 >
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