[C320-list] asymetric spinnaker or genneker

[Kirk McCullough]

I have a foam luff 135 genny and went with the standard size recommended by 
ATN for the tacker. It works fine. If you have 150 or 155 it may be a little 
different.

Kirk
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Irv Grunes" <igrunes at comcast.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] asymetric spinnaker or genneker


> Fred,
> Would appreciate, dimensions, sail cloth weight and cut (Radial, 
> trirasdial
> ar whatever).
> Did you ovesize the tacker if you have a genny with a foam luff?
> Irv Grunes
> Isle of wight #851
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> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Fred Grimann
> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 11:52 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com; dennybrowne at verizon.net
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] asymetric spinnaker or genneker
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> I have an asymmetric from North Sails with a snuffer and a tacker. It's 
> the
> largest that will fit the Catalina 320. Will supply model, weight, and
> dimensions if requested.
> The wife and I fly it frequently when cruising. (We are in our senior 
> years)
> We use it every time we race but cannot sail efficiently  lower then 165
> true wind; unless your destination is d.d.w. you go wing on wing in less
> then 5 knots of wind ( this is tricky!). Make shure velocity made good is
> better on this heading!
> On the other hand we have sailed as high as 55 degrees true wind in light
> air. (one needs to experiment this with different air velocities)
> The only other problem is furling or unfurling the foresail as we open or
> douse the asymmetric without catching the spinnaker halyard at the top (a
> crane may help). This is only a problem when one races and the foredeck 
> crew
> can help prevent this from happening. When we cruise we do one sail change
> at a time and the Halyard wrap is not a problem.
>
> Fred Grimann
> C320 'Tenacity'  #69
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> Fred Grimann
> Automotive Technician Program
> email fgrimann at vcc.ca
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