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
>
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> +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/>
>>
>
>
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> Joel
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