[C320-list] Rig C320 for Asyn Spinaker

[Scott Thompson]

I used Harken T2 soft mount blocks. See 
http://www.harken.com/productdetail.aspx?id=4661&taxid=415. These are 
designed to attach with line rather than a shackle. Rather than using 
the included mounting line, I used a longer piece of low stretch line so 
that I would have a longer loop. I also ran the several loops through a 
piece of hollow cover (see 
http://www.apsltd.com/line/cover-only/cover-only-yale.html) so that the 
final loop is easier to handle and very smooth. The end result is a 
lightweight non-metal composite block on the end of a fairly long loop. 
Then I just cow-hitch the whole thing to the aft cleats. The soft mount 
does not scratch the cleats, and the block is light enough that it 
doesn't damage the deck. I made three of these and use one on the bail 
of the anchor roller for the tack line.

That said, I don't actually fly the asym very often since I'm usually 
the only one actually sailing the boat, even when others are on board.

Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653

On 6/9/2015 10:21 AM, Guy Smith wrote:
> Hey All,
> I'm able to borrow an Asymmetrical Spinnaker from my Dock Neighbor to try it out before I consider buying one. My experience with Asyms has been on boats that had a toe rail with plenty of places to sheet the Spinnaker with clip-on snatch blocks. My guess is that, without installing some custom track or toe rail, I'll need to use the aft dock line cleats.
> Does anybody have a recommendation on how to attach the snatch blocks I'll need for sheet control?I don't want to beat up the deck with snatch blocks bouncing around.
> Also, any recommendations on how to attach tack line hardware would be appreciated.
> I hate learning my lessons the hard way... Let me know what works for you..
> Thanks...
> Kind Regards,~g
> Guy & Liz Smithsv "Pleiades"C320 #452Worton Creek, MD