[C320-list] Spinnaker Hardware

[Irving Grunes]

We use  what I think is a Wichard Snatchblock #34500 in latest Defender Cat
$147.99 on page 79
Irv Grunes
#851

On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 7:39 PM, Jason Alexander
<alexander.jason at gmail.com>wrote:

> Dave,
>
> Thanks for the information.  I've been using the bail on the anchor
> roller myself.   I have an ATN sock but not the tacker .     I found
> some strops in the west marine catalog that I think will do go.
>
> Do you have a model number of the block your using.  I've been looking
> and not found anything in the catalogs that I think would work.
>
> Jaosn
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 8:52 PM, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> > 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).
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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:
> >
> >> 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
>