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bradminda
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Initially Posted - 05/22/2008 :  21:48:56  Show Profile
I have a new asymmetrical spinnaker. Can I use my jib halyard to raise it or should I add a new one for the spinnaker alone
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sweetcraft
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Response Posted - 05/23/2008 :  00:13:07  Show Profile
I would use a separate halyard that uses a swivel block because a spinnaker goes where ever it wants. That means to either side and in the middle which it would need freedom to pull hard from any direction and not cause wear. Try the spinnaker first in light winds and a crew that works with you. They are exciting and can take over your boat.
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/23/2008 :  06:28:53  Show Profile
Reason #2: You'll want to keep the genoa up while you raise the chute behind it. As you drop/furl the genoa, the chute will fill with air. Likewise, raise the genoa before taking the chute down to maintain speed.
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Second Wind53
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Response Posted - 05/23/2008 :  09:57:16  Show Profile
Normally the Spinnaker halyard is above the fore stay so that when you jibe the sail can go to the other side unencumbered.
If you use the jib halyard it would get wrapped around the forestay.

Good luck. We just got our new Asymetric as well. Lots of fun!

Peter
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/23/2008 :  10:21:10  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
If you use the jib halyard you can tack the ASYM inside the forestay and use shorter sheets.
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 05/23/2008 :  12:10:34  Show Profile
Sounds like the same advice on your posing the question on the C-25 forum!
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 05/23/2008 :  13:14:25  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
Another niffty idea I believe came from Frank Hopper - a spinnaker crane. It a masthead attachment that gets the spinnaker block out ahead of the mast and somehat clear of obstruction from the forestay.

A small sprit, which I am working on, moves the tack out ahead of the boat, cleaing it from the shadow of the main and allowing a more downwind capability.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/23/2008 :  14:02:50  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I just wrote the article.
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