Probably. Here's the link: https://www.apsltd.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=spinnaker+halyard+parking+bracket
Also need a cam cleat. Simple but ingenious idea for hoisting chutes. Dennis C. On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 8:00 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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 <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> >> > > > -- > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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