[C320-list] Question for Catalina 320 Owners

[Nancy Dibble]

Thank you!  I'm going to try that.

On Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 3:43 PM Joe Grande via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Ten years ago I ordered an asymmetrical (cruising) spinnaker from FX
> Sails. I had a "snuffer" from a previous spinnaker. I, too, tack the sail
> through the anchor bale to a bow cleat, so it's adjustable. The active
> sheet leads back to a ratchet block at the base of the cockpit stanchion.
> Joe Grande
> Whisper #772, 2000
> Seattle
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> Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 1:01:33 PM
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> Cc: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Question for Catalina 320 Owners
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> The first thing I'll say is that in most sailboats I've owned and seen,
> the spinnaker always looks close to brand new, no matter how old it is.
> That's because it rarely gets used due to the complicated set up. It is
> just easier to turn on the damn diesel.
>
> That said, I'll give you the inexpensive and easier way to set one up,
> i.e., the cruiser's version. I'm sure racers will be horrified by this, but
> I'm mostly concerned with ease of operation, not getting maximum speed.
>
> I had an asym on my previous boat, a Bristol 30, and it sorely needed the
> extra help in light air. I used to sail it free, with no pole and no
> attachment to a stay. The tack of the asym had a line about three feet
> long, and I would tie that to the bale on the anchor roller. Then I would
> use the spare spinnaker halyard to hoist the asym.
>
> The line on the tack could be adjusted to tighten the asym or give it a
> big belly, as needed.
>
> I could go maybe four knots in about 6 knots of wind, which was great for
> that boat. I once got caught in a spot where the wind suddenly went from 5
> to 20 knots, and I was going like hell. I'm still not sure how the sail
> didn't split.
>
> Taking it down singlehanded, I would point into the wind so it piled back
> on deck instead of into the water. It came with one of those bags (a
> turtle, I think they're called), but it was old and never worked correctly.
>
> I've never felt the need for an asym on my 320, although I end up using my
> diesel more than I want due to light air. I'm happy cruising at 3.5- 4
> knots in light air.
>
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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> Ian Neale via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 3:31 PM
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> Cc: Ian Neale <kiwineales at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Question for Catalina 320 Owners
>
> Hi,
>
> We have used a Selden Top Down Furl system and Selden bowsprit.
>
> It makes sail handling a breeze, furl and unfurl from the cockpit.
>
> A little expensive to set up but well worth the money in my view.
>
> Ian Neale. Solutions. 1122.
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> > On 3 Jul 2024, at 1:27 AM, Nancy Dibble via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> >          My husband and I recently purchased a 2005 Catalina 320 and want
> > to rig it for a spinnaker. We would like to know how other owners have
> > rigged their boats for an asymmetrical spinnaker.
> >
> > Thank you!
> >
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