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Initially Posted - 08/16/2010 :  13:01:54  Show Profile
So, I originally had a plan that included a double deck organizer on either side of the mast and two sets of dual clutches. My thought was to run the main and jib halyard and the pole topping lift and down haul back to the cockpit and have the spin halyard on the mast for racing (like a J22). From what I have been told, I need to run the spin halyard back as well. Since the clutches and organizers are installed, I have a delima. If you had to choose one or the other out of the topping lift and down haul and could only run one back, which would it be? My thought is the topping lift so I can help the foredeck man set the pole from by lifting from the cockpit. That way, I could put the down haul on the mast. But not having sailed a C25 under spin, my question is more of how much do you C25 spinnaker sailers adjust the pole downhaul? From what I have read, some say you don't need a down haul if you have twingers, others say a bungee works. Any thoughts?
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Response Posted - 08/16/2010 :  13:59:09  Show Profile
Keep the down haul. Set the topping lift so the boom won't drop on your head when you release the main.
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Response Posted - 08/16/2010 :  14:04:59  Show Profile
I've got a topping lift on the boom. I am talking about the pole topping lift. I will take some pictures...
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Response Posted - 08/16/2010 :  14:58:03  Show Profile
Sorry, misunderstood. No opinion on that.
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Response Posted - 08/17/2010 :  05:10:33  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
I'm the one that said a bungee will do the trick. It is by no means optimal, and I wouldn't do it in heavier breezes.

If you are racing - then you do not need to run the spin sheet back. Your foredecker will be right at the mast to hoist and douse. (just like the J-22) For regular around the marks racing the normal place for this is the port side of the mast. Just make sure the cleat is a good quality cam cleat. If you are more interested in cruising with the spinnaker then you very well may want the spin sheet to run back to the cockpit.

As far as your dilemma - You will play the downhaul more than the topping lift while sailing downwind. When you come up into the wind as the pole goes forward you'll need to ease the downhaul(foreguy) alternatively bringing it in as you head down. That isn't to say that your pole lift won't need to be adjusted, just not as much.
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Response Posted - 08/17/2010 :  08:20:24  Show Profile
That was my original thought. I think I will go back to that. Spinn halyard at the mast is what I have always known for around the mark racing. Wednesday night races are usually windward/leeward anyway. With the pole stored straight up the mast, it would be easy to set with a crew of 2.
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Response Posted - 08/17/2010 :  08:23:53  Show Profile
One more thought along the lines of bungee talk. It seems that if a bungee would work, then there would be no need for a fairleed in the middle of the deck for the fore guy, right? I would love to run a block straight from the wing plate to the bridle...
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Response Posted - 08/17/2010 :  08:29:02  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
I ran my foreguy from the forward base of the mast.
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Response Posted - 08/17/2010 :  14:22:18  Show Profile
Well, that settles it. No drilling required!
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