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Loren H.
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Initially Posted - 06/28/2003 : 13:48:14

Hey All,

Just purchased a new(used) symmetrical spinnaker and now need to rig the boat. There is no current rigging on the boat and looks like it's never flown a sym before. (Please excuse my poor terminology, I usually just say thingy or dooley-bob).

Questions:

-Where do I mount the new block for the spinnaker halyard? The leach is 28 ft. Do I mount it at the top of the mast or further down?
-Likewise the spinnaker pole topping lift block.
-How do I mount the blocks/guides for the spinnaker pole bottom lift?(Is this called something else?)
-Lastly, can I use the same rigging I use for my headsail sheets for my spinnaker sheet and guy?

Thanks in advance, this will be my first spinnaker experience, I'm pretty excited!

Loren

"Epiphany" '78 SK SR #352

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PZell
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Response Posted - 06/29/2003 : 18:09:01

Me too. Was given a spinnacker and pole. Have to cut down the pole yet. The pole should be your J length. Go to sections on spinnackers in Chapmans, Annapolis Seamanship books, or any others you may have to get an idea of how to set up spinnackers on different types/sizes of boats so you know generally what you need to do. I found some informative sites searching the web also. Basically, you will probably need a spin. halyard (top of mast), a topping lift for pole (about spreader height), a set of spin. sheets/guys, and a couple of
rachet blocks. Check out the literature and glean what shows up here. Maybe you can find someone at your marina to help too. Good luck.

Paul C25FK Sparky
'PZ' W7JVY KFS/KTK/KLB/KOK/WNU/KPH/WCC/VAI/VAJ

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/30/2003 : 08:50:27

Loren -
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
Questions:

-Where do I mount the new block for the spinnaker halyard? The leach is 28 ft. Do I mount it at the top of the mast or further down?
<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>
 The mast head should have two clevis pins on the forward portion. The outermost pin is where you want to mount your block.
See this pic for an better visualization
http://www.catalina25-250.org/manbro/pictures/pc14.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
-Likewise the spinnaker pole topping lift block.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote> 
I can't seem to visualize this, but I believe it was just under the steaming light. The picture on our site - see link below - is mounted even with the spreaders. I mounted a block through an eylet using machine screws and locktight (tapped the hole)
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>-How do I mount the blocks/guides for the spinnaker pole bottom lift?(Is this called something else?)<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote> 
The original diagram had the fore guy (frequently called downhaul in many circles) running through a block on the very forward part of the bow. see part number one on this page.
http://www.catalina25-250.org/manbro/pictures/pc23.gif

I mounted mine directly at the mast base and attempt to accomplish the same thing. In hindsight, on a boat our size, a downhaul could probably be foregone, as the twing lines for the guy attachment are sufficient force to keep the pole down. For about 6 months, we simply used a bungee to try and keep any minimal "bounce" out of the pole. 
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>-Lastly, can I use the same rigging I use for my headsail sheets for my spinnaker sheet and guy?<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote> 

 You can, however it will probably not be long enough. You want the spin sheets to run as far aft as possible before coming forward to a winch. The second consideration is that it is much easier to douse a spinaker with a jib up. You won't be able to do this with just one set of sheets since you will constantly have to rerig. Also, your spinaker sheets will most likely have snap shackles on them. Not something you will want on a jib.

One other word of advice, sail it with someone who has done this before, and if your ever in a sticky situation, blow the spinaker sheet, but not the guy.

Paul -

A longer pole will not hurt you. If you are racing, you'll need to cut it down, but if your not, (as long as it is not grossly overlength) you should be fine.

Also, you both might want to check the harken site for rigging ideas.

http://www.harkencompuspec.com/

hope this helps

dw

D. Wolff - "The Flying Wasp" #401 sr/sk
Chief Measurer C-25/250 National Assn.
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Loren H.
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Response Posted - 06/30/2003 : 13:23:07

Duane,

Thanks for all of the great info! It's just what I needed to get started. When I get the rigging completed, I'll have someone experienced come aboard to give me some tips on flying.

Loren

"Epiphany" '78 SK SR #352

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