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Capt. Kurt
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Initially Posted - 12/17/2004 :  17:15:22  Show Profile
What is recommended for a C-250, an assymetrical or symmetrical spinnaker? Do you salty types consider an asymmetrical a true spinnaker?

What is a reasonable price for a new spinnaker setup on a C250?

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Kurt
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/17/2004 :  17:40:48  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
SOCAL PHRF has concluded after the last several years of ASYM usage by lots of boats that the ASYMs end up faster over all on the race course. They can be single handed with a snuffer, easily used by a short crew, no pole to store, or control lines to accommodate. I would not consider a SYM any more.
ASYMs are now coming in several cuts, depending on how close winded you want the sail, you pick the use, they design the sail to get it done.
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 12/17/2004 :  18:09:00  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
I purchased my asymetrical four years ago for $1300. Although my long time sailing buddy berated me for it, I've never regretted the purchase. It's easy to sail single handed and very fast. It came with sheets, tack line, and a neat little instruction book. I wouldn't think that there's a major price difference today.



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Jeff McK
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Response Posted - 12/18/2004 :  16:01:07  Show Profile
Kurt,

If you use the usual technical definitions it's not a true spinnaker. To me, an ASYM is a much easier type of light-air downwind sail to operate for the reasons listed by Frank.

I just took delivery on a nice ASYM with snuffer made by North. This cost me ~$1000, but included shipping & a nice "turtle" bag. Note that this was a "boat-show" price. Add about $200-250 for sheet & tack lines, deck gear, other assorted hardware. (Your mileage may vary). North has a nice 12+ minute CD on setting up, packing & using the sail & snuffer.

For now I'm going to fly mine from the unused jib halyard rather than mess with adding a spinnaker halyard. Below is a link to a post of mine in the General Forum back in October. Lots of good info from folks on the topic.

http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7853& SearchTerms=Gennaker
Edited by - Jeff McK on 12/18/2004 16:10:06
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