[C320-list] Spinn Halyard Installation

[H. M.]

...  still would like to hear form anyone who has installed a crane or
masthead block or sheave and any comments on such ...

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>    1. Re: Asym halyard block or second jib halyard? (Pat Ireland)
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> Don
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> Thanks for the input.  Yes - this is a crusing request, unless you are
> sailing next to us.  ;<)
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> In SF Bay it is common to see 25-30kt winds in the course of transiting the
> Slot and less than 5kts in the North or South Bay.  A sail plan that will go
> up or down wind in 5kts or less and still deal with over 25kts is the
> objective.  We have the heavy air solution with our self tacking jib and
> reefed main.  What we are looking to address is the light air spectrum where
> the small headsail falls short of drive.  An asym is likely the solution,
> since we can buy a used one.  But the Doyle modified genneker/code 0
> approach, that can be hardened up for windward work and then softened to
> move off the wind, sounds exactly like what is needed.   I really appreciate
> hearing from the combined brain trust, so chime in if you have other
> thoughts.   Thank you for the help.
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> Pat, 801
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