[C320-list] Rig C320 for Asyn Spinaker

[Diane Fowler]

Does anyone have the exact part name or number to do that block at the top of the spinnaker halyard? I tried to fly a spinnaker racing, but it takes so long for the spinnaker to come down that we don't have a chance.   My rigger is not sure  EXACTLY what to do !   Help???   Photos helpful 

Capt. Diane fowler,  S/v. Windy City,  #948. 239-850-4935.    
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> On Jun 11, 2015, at 5:49 PM, Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com> wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Scott Thompson
> Surprise, #653
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>> 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
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