I'm sure you are going to hear this many times but if you don't race why not go with an asymmetric spinnaker. No pole, no down haul and no lift. Much easier to fly and better for reaching in light wind. Jerry J&J.
Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2017, at 7:41 AM, Kevin Deluzio via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hi All, > This is my second season with my new to me 1980 30-1. I would like to rig > it for a spinnaker this year. Not interested in racing with one, but I like > the idea of using it for light winds downwind sailing. So I have to install a > block for the pole lift and I’m wondering where to install it. In the C&C > manual it shows the pole lift at 22’-0” above the ‘black line’ at base of > mast. But I don’t have a black line on my mast, not at the base (which I > assume is around the height of boom?) nor at the top of my mast. Does anyone > know where I would locate these black lines? or the height of the topping > lift from some other reference point? My second question is where to mount > the pole downhaul (foreguy) - a? Thanks for this. > > By the way, love the list, such a great source of information. And here’s to > all the other C&C owners out there who’s arms are a sore as mine this time of > year as we get these boats ready for launch. > > > Kevin Deluzio > S/V Solevento > C&C30-1 #641 > Kingston, ON > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
