[C320-list] Spinnaker Tack Hardware

[pat reynolds]

3/4 oz spin weight is pretty standard 

    On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:10 AM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
 

 Guy, re. tack line. When we had a spinnaker, we used a simple block tied to the roller to turn and lead the tack line to the cockpit (don't remember where secured.) 
Also, used a device to attach the tack to the furled jib as recommended in various sources for rigging an asymmetrical. ATN makes such a device designed to slide over the furled jib to keep the tack close-in and move up/down the jib when adjusting the tack line. I made a device, called parrel beads, out of a wire and wood beads to serve the purpose. West Marine has tools for doing the wire work. 
The sheets were led aft outside all and turned in blocks attached to the push-pit back to the aft winches. The tension on the sheets is not at all what you'd think, at least in light to moderate airs. I never flew it in strong wind. It all worked well.
Not difficult to get flying; but, lots of good exercise setting and dousing.
90% of summer winds on the Chesapeake are from SE to SW limiting use to North bound sailing.
Good luck,
Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

-----Original Message-----
From: Guy Smith [mailto:smitski2001 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 2:28 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Spinnaker Tack Hardware

Hey All!
This season I'd like to purchase a cruising Spinnaker  for Pleiades. I was interested in opinions for size and material weight from you all.We sail on the Chesapeake  (cruising, we don't race on Pleiades because it's a party barge compared to the other boats in PHRF C. Air conditioning, dingy davits, and enough gear to change the waterline an inch!) so I would like as light a material as possible for reaching and downwind, in winds up to say 12 knots apparent I think, but would really appreciate it in the 5-10 knot range. Also, I was wondering how other C320 owners rig a tack line to the bow roller. Pics/gear list would be greatly appreciated.
We were out on Saturday before an ominous  storm front came through at 1600. we headed for the dock and just got the dock lines cleated when the wind piped up and the rain poured down. We got the most out of the day to within seconds! :)
Fair winds,~g
Guy Smithsv Pleiades'97 C320 #452Worton Creek, MD