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From: Dennis C. via CnC-List
To: Stus-List
Cc: Dennis C.
Sent: Sat, May 8, 2021 8:51 am
Subject: Stus-List Re: C Mk2 - swapping jib / spinnaker halyard
Lots of ways to swap the halyards. Use a variation on this.
Tie a messenger line securely to each halyard. Pull the halyards so
Lots of ways to swap the halyards. Use a variation on this.
Tie a messenger line securely to each halyard. Pull the halyards so the
messenger line is in the mast. This will clear the exit plates, sheaves,
etc. for access. Using "special tool H" (wire coat hanger bent with a
shallow hook)
Hey Dennis,
I always thought that it would be faster/easier to hoist the kite for port
rounding from the starboard/high side.
I couldn’t wrap my head around how to do it on my boat.
You suggest to just ‘swap’ the halyards inside the mast and have the port kite
halyard exit the starboard side and
If I had my way, both Touche's port spin halyard and port jib halyard would
exit on the starboard side. Unfortunately my spin halyards are external.
Support your strategy of moving the spin halyard to starboard. Hoisting
the spin early on port roundings is facilitated if the halyard is on the
The jib halyard at the masthead is designed to exit the mast in a straight
line. A spinnaker will exert a pull to either side. Years ago we lost the
spinnakers head swivel leaving the halyard up the mast. Set another spinnaker
on the jib halyard. But the wire cut through shortly thereafter
Hi John
I would be worried about the pin halyard getting tangled with the jib halyard
due to gybing, etc ...
Our most often used spin halyard is on the port side as well. On windy days
you can just brace your back against leeward shrouds while jumping the halyard.
It has not been a problem.
