Kevin, First, the elevation of the exit/block for the pole lift is not critical. +/- 2-4 feet should be OK.
Second, many of the older models had a "donut" on the forward side of the mast for a pole lift exit. Simply a hole with a round metal washer-like fitting. My 35-1 has one of the donuts but I didn't want the friction of the line turning over a fixed point. I installed an exit block from Rig Rite. Scroll down the link below to the NGA-25 block. http://www.rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Exit_blocks.php#Single Exit Blocks Installation is a bit onerous but the result is worthwhile. If you choose to install an exit block, you need to verify whether your mast has an internal conduit for wiring. It would not be good to cut through your wiring. As far as the downhaul, the ideal attachment point is halfway between the bow stem and mast. I installed a Wichard folding padeye with an aluminum backing plate on the foredeck. I use a double downhaul system which may be too complex for your needs. That is, the downhaul sheets run down either side of the boat to camcleats on either side of the cabin. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 6:41 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! >
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