[C320-list] spinnaker question

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

we've used the tacker for the last 10 or so years with really good results.  Never had any wear that was noticable on the head sail.  The tacker seems to do a good job of distributing the load.  What I like about it is that it really helps you control the sail and reduce the number of colapses.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal 
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Owen Mace" <domace at picknowl.com.au>
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:34:33 
To:"'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.org>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question

Looks like a really good idea but I imagine that the wear on the headsail
could be horrendous and there is a point load on the forestay rather than a
distributed load.  Has anyone on the list had any experience with the
Tacker?

Owen Mace
Baloo #727
Adelaide, Ausralia

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.org
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.org] On Behalf Of
allan.field at comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 7:38 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question

Jim - Call me at 410-746-6532 and I can try to walk you through this. -
Allan

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Jim DeLong" <jdelong3 at neo.rr.com> 

> Just acquired a 320 with an asymmetrical spinnaker in a chute scoop. 
> 
> As a symmetrical spinnaker flyer, I don't understand some of the fittings 
> and control lines on this thing. 
> 
> At the tack there is a plastic C-shaped item that looks like a chin guard.

> Assume this attaches to the bow somewhere, but where? On the pulpit? 
> 
> There is also a contraption made up on three lines tied together, maybe 
> three feet in length each with a fairly substancial block on the end of
each 
> one. Looks like a three legged X. What is this for? 
> 
> Also, is it customary to rig both a sheet and a guy, maybe two sheets is
the 
> correct definition, or just one if you will be on a long run? 
> 
> Any web site out there that shows rigging diagrams on the asymmetrical? 
> 
> Thanks, Jim 
> 
>