[C320-list] Spinnaker Hardware

[Utility Email]

Jason,

I use a Lewmar 60mm VF Single Ratchet Block for both my furler control line and the spinnaker tack line that I run aft along the starboard rail to adjust the tack of my assymmetrical spinnaker.  These Lewmar blocks are nice, but expensive new.  I found a couple of them at a used marine parts store in Seattle for $60 each.  I mounted them on the leading edge of my stern rail with either a Harken or Shaeffer rail mount with a spring that makes the block stand up and away from the angled stern rail.  Here is a link to the block on the Defender website:

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C118%7C103371%7C311572%7C311616&id=91459

Hopefully, this is helpful

Dave

David Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, WA 



On Feb 19, 2012, at 5:52 AM, Jason Alexander wrote:

> Sorry Dave,
> 
> I was asking about the block you have for your reefing line.  I can't
> seem to find a single block with a cam cleat on it.   For the
> spinnaker the pervious owner of my boat has a couple of ronstan blocks
> with snap shackles that I can refit.
> 
> Thanks
> Jason
> 
> 
> On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 2:45 AM, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net> wrote:
>> Jason,
>> 
>> I'm using a pair of Harken Black Magic Air Blocks #3195 (57mm dia and 2500 LB max working load).  I'm not sure if Harken makes these any more.  I bought them at a used Marine Hardware store in in Point Loma in San Diego for about $40 each.  They work good with my custom length Dyneema Spectra strops laced through them.
>> 
>> Check out the Harken website link below:
>> 
>> http://www.harken.com/blocks/QA_SoftAttach.php
>> 
>> Dave
>> 
>> Dave Swanson
>> S/V Emily Ann
>> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
>> Mukilteo, Washington
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Feb 18, 2012, at 4:39 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