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AADIVER
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Initially Posted - 02/09/2006 : 00:24:40

My 250 doesn't have the attachment for a burgee halyard on the starboard spreader. I'm not keen about "hiking" up the mast and drilling holes for an eye strap and mini block to run the halyard thru and I can't drop the mast in my slip. Any suggestions for a halyard block that won't require drilling into the spreader?
How about a mini block, shackle and ss hose clamp? All I'd need is a screwdriver to secure the clamp.

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Turk
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Response Posted - 02/09/2006 : 07:11:48

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by FARMHAND
 My 250 doesn't have the attachment for a burgee halyard on the starboard spreader. I'm not keen about "hiking" up the mast and drilling holes for an eye strap and mini block to run the halyard thru and I can't drop the mast in my slip. Any suggestions for a halyard block that won't require drilling into the spreader?
How about a mini block, shackle and ss hose clamp? All I'd need is a screwdriver to secure the clamp.

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A very long screwdriver!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/09/2006 : 08:06:09

A burgee halyard is pretty far down the list of to do items for most people. There are lots of railing flag poles, surely you could get by with one of those. I use pennant clips from either West or Defender that clip on the shrouds for some of mine. Here is me with one pennant on the shroud and a pole on the stern rail.

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 02/09/2006 : 08:34:59

"Proper" yacht club etiquete requires that club burgees be flown from a starboard spreader halyard. A stern pulpit flag should be the stars and stripes. Agree that burgee flying is a low priority, but...

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 02/09/2006 : 08:50:17

I did the burgee thing, but I removed it because on certain points of sail, the constant FWAP, FWAP, FWAP, FWAP, FWAP, FWAP, from the burgee slapping the main drove me nuts.

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 02/09/2006 : 10:50:15

It must have been a BIIIIIG burgee or you do most of your sailing downwind

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 02/09/2006 : 13:12:06

Standard issue C25/250/Capri 25 Association burgee.

You don't have to be running strictly downwind to get the FWAP, FWAP, FWAP. From this picture you can see just how close the main can be to the spreaders even though the boom is still somewhat centered.

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 02/09/2006 : 16:30:38

Thanks for all your valuable input. I have decided NOT to install a spreader burgee gizmo. Instead, as with a power boat, I shall fly my Navy Yacht Club of Long Beach burgee from the bow pulpit.
This year I'm serving the club as Fleet Captain, despite the fact that when it comes to yacht racing, I'd rather watch grass grow; definitely my idea of nothing to do. Signed: lazy cruiser

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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 02/09/2006 : 20:59:59

I flew my burgee from the shrouds with the spring clips as well, but like Don I got tired of hearing them "FWAP". I now keep them nicely folded in the drawer.

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Ben
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Response Posted - 02/10/2006 : 10:17:38

I'm another one who stopped flying my burgee from the starboard spreader. It's really unfortunate too because I like flying my burgee. In addition to the FWAP, FWAP FWAP, my sail now has marks on it where the burgee has rubbed it a bit raw.

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