[C320-list] Spinnaker Hardware

[Irving Grunes]

Also, I pull the Starboard side reefing line all the way forward to about
tje anchor locker , its a big loop, making sure it runs under  halyard and
main sheet .
Its a big double loop and so I tie a bowline to make a small loop in the
end of it.
When setting up the Asym, I reeve the tack line thru the anchor bale block
and tie it to the loop in the starboard reefing line.
Then I can adjust the tack line from the cockpit using the cabin top winch.

It works great
irv grunes
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On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM, Irving Grunes <igrunes at gmail.com> wrote:

> We use  what I think is a Wichard Snatchblock #34500 in latest Defender
> Cat $147.99 on page 79
> Irv Grunes
> #851
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> On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 7:39 PM, Jason Alexander <
> alexander.jason at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> 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
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>> 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
>>
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