[C320-list] Spinnacker and Cat charter

[Kirk McCullough]

For an Asym there's not much to it. I would recommend he just try it out on 
a very light air day. With a sock and tacker unit he'll be doing it single 
handed in no time. I have often single handed with the spinnaker, on the 
nice sunny light air days we get up here in the summer months. Making 
anything better than 2 knots over the bottom and I'm quite happy. I snuff it 
around 10 knots true wind when I'm alone on board.

Kirk

Boomerang #124


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Spinnacker and Cat charter


> Regarding the first few times flying the spinnaker--take someone with
> you who knows what they are doing (racers are real good for this) and
> practice doing everything a bunch of times.  Do this in different wind
> conditions.
>
> \Adam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jim DeLong
> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 6:54 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Spinnacker and Cat charter
>
>
> Thanks to all for the comments on the asymmetrical spinnaker. Am
> building
> the confidence now to give this thing a try!
>
> Russ...on the cat charter....four one-design guys from Ohio, of which I
> was
> one, chartered a Cat in the BVI last year. The twin engines make it very
>
> easy to maneuver. Sailing it is very easy. To tack keep the jib cleated
> until it is backwinded and pulling the bow down before you bring the jib
>
> over. Heard stories of folks having to start the engine to drive it
> over,
> but backwinding the jib made it easy. Going upwind is a different story.
>
> After we passed the same anchored fishing boat three times trying to get
>
> upwind we resorted to the engine. On a reach the thing screams and the
> wine
> bottles never left their spots on the table.
>
> One of the greatest charters ever...and everyone had their own cabin.
>
> Jim
> ----- Original Message ----- 
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>>   1. Re: iPod (Gary Malcolmson)
>>   2. Re: iPod (Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT))
>>   3. Re: spinnaker question (Kirk McCullough)
>>   4. Re: spinnaker question (allan.field at comcast.net)
>>   5. Re: spinnaker question (Owen Mace)
>>   6. Re: spinnaker question (bruceheyman at cox.net)
>>   7. Chris and Corey Block's BVI trip (Russ Monaco)
>>   8. Re: spinnaker question (Kirk McCullough)
>>   9. Re: Chris and Corey Block's BVI trip (jonvez at comcast.net)
>>
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:15:49 -0800
>> From: Gary Malcolmson <gary at dupreeinc.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>> To: catalina at thehares.com, C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Message-ID: <45BE2BC5.3020305 at dupreeinc.com>
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>> Jeff,
>>
>> Here is a link to a cable that might be just what you're looking for:
>> http://www.shop4tech.com/user.htm?go=view_item&id=5559&cata=18&s_cata=
>> 272
>>
> <http://www.shop4tech.com/user.htm?go=view_item&id=5559&cata=18&s_cata=2
> 72>
>>
>> The photo may be a bit deceiving as the print says the cable is 8 ft
>> long (I assume they mean from the iPod connection to the junction
>> block.  I plan on using this on my boat installation and for now just
>> not using the video plug.
>>
>> Question, where did you get your mount for your iPod?
>>
>> Good Luck
>> Gary Malcolmson
>> C310 #230 "Rhythm"
>>
>> Jeffrey Hare wrote:
>>> Hi Mike,
>>>
>>>     There are a few options.  I've been scheming over a few ideas,
>>> similar
>>> to what you've mentioned.  I wanted to run it by a few audiophiles to
> see
>>> what they thought.
>>>
>>> Essentially it is a medium quality multi-channel car amplifier with
>>> RCA (high level) inputs and a minimum of 4 output channels.
>>>
>>> For the Ipod itself, I already have a metal case that mounts on the
>>> panel next to the VHF that holds it securely.  (I have the Ipod
>>> Video)
>>>
>>> To control the amplifier better, a speaker selector switch with
>>> balance/volume controls is important, since I have speakers in the
>>> Aft Cabin, main cabin and cockpit.  I don't want to be accidentally
>>> blasting too much Alice Cooper or Rap music across the anchorage at
>>> 5am. :)  (Well, unless Al Ahlman happened to be moored near us, that
>>> is...)
>>>
>>> Another piece of the puzzle I don't have in place yet is some cable
>>> that plugs into the ipod's dock connector that has both 12v power
>>> leads and RCA outputs that could be nicely hidden.  I could go with
>>> the headphone-jack-to-RCA unit along with the
>>> 12V-plug-to-Dock-connector like I
>>> have today, but it makes my ipod look like it's in the intensive care
>
>>> ward
>>> with all these wires poking out of all its orfices...
>>>
>>> I have a separate volume control for the cockpit so I don't have to
>>> do
>>> the
>>> companionway dance to get the volume adjusted topside.
>>>
>>> It was still medium low on my "to do" list however.
>>>
>>> -JeffH
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)
>>> [mailto:MLaChance at thehartford.com]
>>> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 7:11 PM
>>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>>
>>> I'm aware of these units but I don't need AM/FM/CD Other options???
>>> --------------------------
>>> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>>> To: C320-List
>>> Sent: Fri Jan 26 18:50:04 2007
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>>
>>> I just picked up an AM/FM/CD marine unit off eBay for around $80.  I
>>> got
>>> it
>>> specifically because it has an aux input I can plug my iPod into.
>>>
>>> It is replacing an AM/FM unit plus a 10-disc changer.  I'm keeping
>>> the existing speakers, so it'll be an easy swap.
>>>
>>>
>>> Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) wrote:
>>>
>>>> Question for audiophiles: My AM/FM/CD unit has failed. I have good
>>>>
>>> speakers and I only wish to play my iPod through existing speakers.
>>> What sort of electronic device should I place between the iPod and
>>> the speakers? A 12v amplifier? Can anyone suggest an inexpensive
>>> solution?
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:26:27 -0500
>> From: "Lachance, Michael B \(ISD, IT\)" <MLaChance at thehartford.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>> To: <catalina at thehares.com>, <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Message-ID:
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>>
>> West marine sells a 9' cable connecting 2 RCA jacks to a splash proof,
>> mountable 3.5mm jack which I bought to ease cable mgmt
>> --------------------------
>> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>> To: 'C320-List'
>> Sent: Mon Jan 29 11:58:32 2007
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> It may also have an pair of RCA jacks in the back as an alternative
>> source for the Aux channel's 3.5mm jack.  If so, you could end up with
>
>> a system that doesn't have wires poking out the front of the radio.
>> We have a sony am/fm/cd on our boat that has this and use it that way
>> instead.
>>
>> Good luck.
>> -Jeff
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) [mailto:MLaChance at thehartford.com]
>> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 11:01 AM
>> To: C320-List
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>
>> Update: I struck out finding low-cost amp so I decided to replace the
>> AM/FM/CD player with one with a 3.5mm input, and I purchased a Sony
>> marine model at a discount house. What I was really searching for was
>> something like http://www.audiotrak.net/drAMP.htm
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)
>> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 9:04 AM
>> To: 'C320-List'
>> Subject: RE: [C320-list] iPod
>>
>> Too expensive. I believe iPod music format is also mp3. I'm gonna try
>> Pep Boys today for a low cost 4 channel amp with 3.5mm input jack to
>> accept the iPod (and my Sirius radio)
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sparks
>> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 7:50 AM
>> To: catalina at thehares.com; C320-List
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>
>> This was one of the ads Gmail attached to Jeff's message.
>> http://www.theistore.com/ipod2car.html
>>   I'm a Creative Zen (rather than iPod) person. I installed a car
>> radio that accepts a mp3 input. What format is used for storing music
>> on an iPod?
>>    Dave Sparks
>>
>>
>> On 1/26/07, Jeffrey Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Mike,
>>>
>>>    There are a few options.  I've been scheming over a few ideas,
>>> similar to what you've mentioned.  I wanted to run it by a few
>>> audiophiles to see what they thought.
>>>
>>> Essentially it is a medium quality multi-channel car amplifier with
>>> RCA (high level) inputs and a minimum of 4 output channels.
>>>
>>> For the Ipod itself, I already have a metal case that mounts on the
>>> panel next to the VHF that holds it securely.  (I have the Ipod
>>> Video)
>>>
>>> To control the amplifier better, a speaker selector switch with
>>> balance/volume controls is important, since I have speakers in the
>>> Aft
>>
>>> Cabin, main cabin and cockpit.  I don't want to be accidentally
>>> blasting too much Alice Cooper or Rap music across the anchorage at
>>> 5am. :)  (Well, unless Al Ahlman happened to be moored near us, that
>>> is...)
>>>
>>> Another piece of the puzzle I don't have in place yet is some cable
>>> that plugs into the ipod's dock connector that has both 12v power
>>> leads and RCA outputs that could be nicely hidden.  I could go with
>>> the headphone-jack-to-RCA unit along with the
>>> 12V-plug-to-Dock-connector like I have today, but it makes my ipod
>>> look like it's in the intensive care ward with all these wires poking
>
>>> out of all its orfices...
>>>
>>> I have a separate volume control for the cockpit so I don't have to
>>> do
>>
>>> the companionway dance to get the volume adjusted topside.
>>>
>>> It was still medium low on my "to do" list however.
>>>
>>> -JeffH
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)
>>> [mailto:MLaChance at thehartford.com]
>>> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 7:11 PM
>>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>>
>>> I'm aware of these units but I don't need AM/FM/CD Other options???
>>> --------------------------
>>> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>>> To: C320-List
>>> Sent: Fri Jan 26 18:50:04 2007
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] iPod
>>>
>>> I just picked up an AM/FM/CD marine unit off eBay for around $80.  I
>>> got it specifically because it has an aux input I can plug my iPod
>>> into.
>>>
>>> It is replacing an AM/FM unit plus a 10-disc changer.  I'm keeping
>>> the
>>
>>> existing speakers, so it'll be an easy swap.
>>>
>>>
>>> Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) wrote:
>>> > Question for audiophiles: My AM/FM/CD unit has failed. I have good
>>> speakers and I only wish to play my iPod through existing speakers.
>>> What sort of electronic device should I place between the iPod and
>>> the
>>
>>> speakers?
>>> A 12v amplifier? Can anyone suggest an inexpensive solution?
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
>> --
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:42:08 -0800
>> From: "Kirk McCullough" <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Message-ID: <001d01c743d5$2e06ef90$6400a8c0 at your4dacd0ea75>
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>>
>> Jim
>>
>> The C" shaped thing could be the ATN tacker or similar device. It's
>> slides up and down your furled jib. It should have a tack line to
>> attach to a bow cleat and point to attach it to the tack of the sail.
>> Set the tack length you need depending on point of sail.
>>
>> I have the North Sails sail sock (sail cover) , which has a plastic
>> "mouth"
>> and a continuous line going up through a block and back at the sail
> head,
>> to
>> allow the sock to be raised and lowered. I suspect the 3 legged  X you
>> describe, may be used to raise and lower your sock.
>>
>> I often rig my asymmetrical with only one sheet, if I expect to be on
>> the same tack for much of the day. Otherwise I will use 2 sheets,
>> making sure the unused sheet is lead around the outside of the jib.
>> When I jibe, the active sheet is eased so that the sail luffs out
>> front of the forestay then sheeted in on the new sheet. The sail
>> actually is now "inside out" on the new tack.
>>
>> Hope this helps a little.
>>
>> Kirk McCullough
>> Boomerang #124
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jim DeLong" <jdelong3 at neo.rr.com>
>> To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 6:55 AM
>> Subject: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>>
>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:07:42 +0000
>> From: allan.field at comcast.net
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:34:33 +1030
>> From: "Owen Mace" <domace at picknowl.com.au>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>> To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Message-ID: <20070129230435.90C2C346E5 at mail.picknowl.com.au>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> 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.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] 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
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 6
>> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:20:39 +0000
>> From: bruceheyman at cox.net
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Message-ID:
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>> 00.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
>>
>> Content-Type: text/plain
>>
>> 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
>> Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless
>>
>> -----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.com>
>> 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.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] 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
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 7
>> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:35:32 -0800 (PST)
>> From: Russ Monaco <russgm at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: [C320-list] Chris and Corey Block's BVI trip
>> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Message-ID: <236172.84412.qm at web56902.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>>
>> Hi guys!  I saw your album of your time sailing the cat last month in
>> the
>> BVI.  Looks like you had an awesome time.  You may recall we have a
> cat
>> there next month.  Would love your impressions, thoughts, AND
> ESPECIALLY
>> any tips for handling a big cat in a marina, etc etc.!  Don't tell the
>
>> people I chartered from, but ain't never even been on a cat aside from
> at
>> a boat show!!
>> Russ Monaco
>> Jr. Staff Commodore
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:05:56 -0800
>> From: "Kirk McCullough" <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] spinnaker question
>> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Message-ID: <001101c7442c$530ba3b0$6900a8c0 at btg>
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>> The ATN Tacker works very well. On my last boat I fabricated a collar
>> similar to the ATN before I ever saw the ATN.  Since the Asym is
>> pulling down wind or on a reach most of the time, the forestary is not
>
>> under much load. The tack line, halyard and sheet balance the forces.
>> It's a well proven system. I love it.
>>
>> Kirk
>>
>> Boomerang #124
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Owen Mace" <domace at picknowl.com.au>
>> To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 3:04 PM
>> 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.com
>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 9
>> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:43:52 +0000
>> From: jonvez at comcast.net
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Chris and Corey Block's BVI trip
>> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Message-ID:
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>> I'll be on a Cat in the Bahama's in March and have as much experience
>> as
>> Russ, so I'd appreciate any tips working with the twin screws as
> well...
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jon Vez
>>
>> -------------- Original message --------------
>> From: Russ Monaco <russgm at yahoo.com>
>>
>>> Hi guys! I saw your album of your time sailing the cat last month in
>>> the
>>> BVI.
>>> Looks like you had an awesome time. You may recall we have a cat
> there
>>> next
>>> month. Would love your impressions, thoughts, AND ESPECIALLY any tips
> for
>>> handling a big cat in a marina, etc etc.! Don't tell the people I
>>> chartered
>>> from, but ain't never even been on a cat aside from at a boat show!!
>>> Russ Monaco
>>> Jr. Staff Commodore
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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