[C320-list] Asymetric Chute Tack Block

[warren updike]

 when I had a cruising spinnaker I found it essential to have a device to
keep the tack close-in.  The ATN Tacker does this at a price.  I made a set
of parrel beads at a local WM store for a fraction of the ATN price.
Google: "parrel beads" You can also buy a pre-made set for about 1/3 the ATN
cost see: http://www.sailingsource.com/neilpryde/store/beads.htm

Irv,
Warren & Pattie Updke
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Irving Grunes
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 8:22 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Asymetric Chute Tack Block

Hi,
Just back from a Chesapeake sail trying to using our asymetric chute.

We have the tack block mounted at the end of the anchor holder where the
bale is mounted to that captures the anchor.

We are running the tack line  INSIDE the pulpit to the block since it is aft
of the pulpit front and we feel that its not the best place.  And the tack
line rubs on the pulpit when the wind is light

1. Has anyone mounted a block on the front of the pulpit just above the bow
light?  I feel that the front of the pulpit is more forward than the anchor
roller and the tack line would not rub on the inside of the pulpit.

2. Is the pulpit strong enough to withstand the pull that a tack line will
have when the wind starts to gust or blow near 10 knots?

3. If anyone has done this, what kind of mounting did you use for the block
to keep it standing up?

Irv  Grunes
#851