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pain killer
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Initially Posted - 03/06/2008 :  22:38:36  Show Profile
We have purchased our new 1987 Wing keel ,standard rig # 5599. The boat has all the spinnaker gear except the spinnaker blocks. My question is where have the Cat sailors placed their blocks. Are you using a small track on the stern to adjust, pad eye.etc. I have run the sheet and guy, but it appears the life lines and angle to the winch is impeded. Are you using tweakers and where on the deck have you found to be the best placement. Photos would be appreciated as I do not like drilling unnecessary holes ! I really enjoy the class web site and very valuable information that made up my mind to by the Pain Killer. Prior Name !
Thank you. Peter B.
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sweetcraft
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Response Posted - 03/06/2008 :  23:29:40  Show Profile
I fly a tri-radial 3/4 oz spinnaker and I place the cars with the blocks behind the spinnaker winch to get more purchase, closer to the stern. We have sailed in too much wind and the pressure on the winch is unbelievable. All the lines run outside of the lifelines so even when reaching the spinnaker comes back very close to the stern. The pole lines are run to the starboard side of the cabin and the red line raises and the orange line lowers and they are attached to the pole bridles. Try out the spinnaker in very light winds and read everything you can about flying spinnakers.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/07/2008 :  09:53:18  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
The deck molds changed, early boats had toe rail track that went all the way to the stern, I believe 5599 has the new deck where the tracks stop at the wenches. Is that true? If so then You may need to fabricate a angled base to set proper cheeks behind your winches. I sold a matched pair of 3" Harken Ratchet series blocks to a friend with a deck like I think you have, they work very well. 015 016 (port starboard)
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 03/07/2008 :  16:44:48  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
I installed 3" angled cheek blocks where the spinnaker winches would normally be mounted - too cheap at the time to buy winches. The cheek blocks lead to the primary winches. This set up has worked well for the last 18 years. The sheets have to be cross-sheeted.
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pain killer
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Response Posted - 03/07/2008 :  18:26:13  Show Profile
Gentleman, Thank you for the responses so far. I appreciate all the input.

peter B.
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 03/08/2008 :  11:39:43  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
for the older boats like mine the genoa track goes all the way to the stern so I have sliding blocks back there. For the new boats I'd mount them on the stern pulpit.
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/08/2008 :  13:36:03  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by JimB517</i>
<br />for the older boats like mine the genoa track goes all the way to the stern so I have sliding blocks back there. For the new boats I'd mount them on the stern pulpit.
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at the base of the stern pulpit
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triley
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Response Posted - 03/10/2008 :  22:34:31  Show Profile
My tracks always stop at the wenches. Not that it helps anymore. Sigh.

Sorry.
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