[C320-list] Rig C320 for Asyn Spinaker

[DAVE Swanson]

I did the exact same thing that Scott did with the Harken T2 blocks.  I also made long continuous loups using low stretch Spectra line.  These worked really slick for the Assym.  You can see pictures of these in my owners photos on the C320IA site (they are the black harken blocks attached to the blue Spectra long loups).  I also didn’t really use the Assym very much as I am usually the only one sailing the boat when we have a crowd on board.  I really need to learn to delegate more!

David Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II
Mukilteo, Washington

> On Jun 11, 2015, at 2:49 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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