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Brian King
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Initially Posted - 06/20/2005 : 13:49:29

I have the opportunity to purchase a used spinnaker ($200) that was used on a Soling (sp?) 27 (or 26). Does anyone know if this will work on my '89 WK/SR? Other questions, what are the appropriate vertical and horizontal dimensions of a spinnaker suitable for use on a C-25; what should I look for other than the obvious general condition? Thanks

Luna, Ericson 32-200, Fair Haven, Lake Ontario, NY

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 06/20/2005 : 14:42:08

Hi Brian,

Here is a link to the page in the "original" C-25 manual with the sail dimensions for both the SR and the TR ... the spinnaker dimensions are there, too: [url="http://www.catalina25-250.org/manbro/pictures/owners9.gif"]Spinnaker dimensions[/url]

I've never flown a spinnaker, so I don't know what else to look for. Duane Wolff knows a lot about spinnakers ... maybe he'll see this and reply.

'Hope that helps ... let us know if you buy/fly it!

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/20/2005 : 15:09:22

I couldn’t find the measurements for the soling immediately available on line. However, if the leach length is less than our spinnaker lenfth by 18 to 24 inches you should be okay. I sail with a J-24 spinaker which has a hoist of about 26.75 feet give or take a few inches and use it generally for fun and training.

Going the other direction, you will not be able to go above 30 feet without getting into major problems. The actual racing rules have a 29 feet 3 and one half inch maximum. The closer you get to that number the better.

Your foot length might come into play if it gets above 18 feet. A longer than normal pole might be required.

dw

feel free to email directly if you have more questions

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 06/20/2005 : 16:55:04

I fly a 0.5 oz spinnaker. That, or 0.75 oz is what you want. Look for good reinforced corners, and no holes or seams coming apart. Otherwise I don't think the exact dimensions are very critical, as long as it clears the bow pulpit (a little short is better than a little long). Not class legal, but I use an 11 foot pole (10 foot 6 inches is legal, as I recall). I have 1/8 sheets that I run all the way to small genoa blocks on the aft corner of the boat, then lead forward to jamb cleats. Pole lift and pole downhauls are essential.

Flying the kite is fun and can turn a boring downwind sail in (too) light air into a blast.

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