[C320-list] Spinnaker Hardware

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Block and jam cleat like the furler control line. 

Dave

S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, Washington



On Feb 17, 2012, at 6:48 PM, John Ellis <jr_ellis100 at hotmail.com> wrote:

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> Dave,
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> How do you adjust the tack line? Do you use one of the smaller winches, or do you run it through a block and jam cleat like your furler line?
> 
> John #271
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>> From: kswanson123 at comcast.net
>> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:52:07 -0800
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Spinnaker Hardware
>> 
>> Jason,
>> 
>> I have a North asymmetrical spinnaker that came with a ATN sock and tacker.
>> 
>> 1. No bowsprit. I'm using a turning block off of my anchor roller bail for the tack and routing the line to adjust the tack outside to the cockpit along the starboard side (port side has furler control line).
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>> 2. I spliced strops out of 3/16 spectra lashed to Harken Magic Air sheet turning blocks. The spectra strops and lashings to the turning blocks are nice and soft compared to stainless steel shackle or clip hardware. These strops loop through the stern cleats to anchor the turning blocks. The blocks turn well and align very well to the main winches with the "soft shackle" custom strops on the cleats. Hardware for this turning block application seems like it should be soft, yet strong, hence the spectra strops. Easy to stow with the sail and deploy on the cleats when using the Asym.
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>> 3. I use a Lewmar block with a jam cleat mounted on the leading edge of the stern rail for my roller furling control line. It works great.
>> 
>> I have an article with photos that I have been working on for both our website and Mainsheet on rigging and flying the Asym on our C320's. Not quite finished (about 75% there). I was planning on submitting it this spring. 
>> 
>> Dave Swanson
>> 
>> S/V Emily Ann
>> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
>> Mukilteo, Washington
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Feb 17, 2012, at 4:42 PM, Jason Alexander <alexander.jason at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> Hello all,
>>> 
>>> I'm looking for some opinions on how people setup their spinnaker hardware.
>>> 
>>> 1. Is anyone using a bowsprit. If so what pole are you using and
>>> would anyone have pictures. I tried looking on the website but I
>>> can't get into the technical section anymore.
>>> 
>>> 2. How are you mounting the turning blocks for the sheets. Right
>>> now I'm just clipping mine to the stern cleats but that not ideal as
>>> they don't move freely and I'm afraid I'm putting some sideways force
>>> on the blocks. I was thinking about putting some padeyes somewhere
>>> near the stern cleats but I'm not sure.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> And the unrelated to the spinnaker does anyone have a good block/jam
>>> cleat combo for the roller furler. I'm not very happy with the
>>> default setup with the small cleat.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Jason
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