To answer some of your other questions. I have a .75 A2 runner. It is about 25% bigger in area than the symmetrical kite--ALIR allows SMG to be calculated of of J + sprint length.
It is generally easier to rig, hoist and fly the Asym. One change is that instead of using a turtle to launch of the deck and re-packing between legs, we now launch and dowse from the forward hatch. The bigger kite is really a pain to have to repack, so when we dowse we leave everything but the halyard rigged. In light/moderate wind 4 crew can handle the kite. I sailed a distance race with 3 once. I have done 4 in 15-20 and it is a lot of work. Jibing overall is a lot easier, but if you are doing an inside jibe, then the helmsman has to be very attentive. If you throw the helm over too quickly then the chute will wrap around the forestay. There are some good videos on Jibing an Asym on Youtube. Eric PS When my crew complains about anything (cheap beer, American cheese on sandwiches, etc.) I threaten them that I will go back to the Symmetrical. They usually shape up after that. On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 7:32 PM, Eric Baumes <eric.bau...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I did this a few years ago on my 34/36+ Brief write up here > http://svheesoo.com/content/bowsprint-retro-fit-project > > Here is the pertinent information on sizing. > > *PHRF Regulations* > > The YRALIS allows for a retrofit bowsprit to be 24% of J without penalty > for Windward/Leward racing. For distance racing it asseses a -6 second > penalty. > > To support an unsupported length of ~52 inches, the Selden Selden 99mm > Aluminum Bowsprit Kit - 10.4 Ft. was required. The 52 inches is comprised > of the 42 in beyond the forestay allowed by PHRF plus the forward ring was > mounted approximately 10" behind the forestay on the deck. > > If you have the same Harken furler and bow roller there is just enough > room. > > This is something you can DIY. > > The uncut sprit was just over the limit for UPS so I had them cut it to > avoid the freight charge. > > Let me know if you have any questions. > > Eric > 1993 34/36+ > Hee Soo > > > > > On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 7:20 PM, Charles Nelson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Difficulties in finding enough crew to fly my masthead kite (~7-8) have >> me thinking of adding a sprit with asym kite to make it possible to be >> competitive in the spin fleet with less crew (~ 4-6). I only had 6 for >> our last race and the wind was 10-15 so we decided to forego the kite and >> took a 1st, 2nd and 3rd (only 3 boats competed). This weekend I am down to >> only 4 so probably won't compete, giving up a solid 2nd with a poss 1st if >> my crew were not in the BVI, etc. My thoughts are solely to have the option >> to use the asym if I don't have enough crew to do the symm Masthead kite so >> I would likely keep the asym size such that my rating is not changed. >> Thoughts on this plan from the list would be appreciated. >> I do realize that this is a complicated issue and I may have to get some >> expert advice on sprit length, asym sail size/shape not to mention figuring >> out how to fly it but I am starting with the collective list wisdom. >> Thanks, >> Charlie Nelson >> 1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb >> (Rob Ball design) >> Water Phantom >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> >
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