I guess the only other question is how do you arrange the sprit? The forestay is almost a foot back from the pointy end where there is a heavy aluminum casting and the fairleads to the bow cleats. I can't see a way to run a retractable sprit through all that mess. Or do you just drill a hole in that aluminum casting and attach a block for the tack?
On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 7:55 AM Bruno Lachance <bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Luke, > The possibility to safely furl from the cockpit and then go forward only > to handle a thightly furled sail is a big plus indeed compared to the > situations you described, that do happen with a snuffer. > > Bruno Lachance. > > Envoyé de mon iPad > > Le 9 août 2019 à 09:45, Luke Wolbrink <luke.wolbr...@gmail.com> a écrit : > > Thanks for clarifying Bruno, we mostly do distance races like the Mac and > some shorter stuff but seldom less than 15miles, I avoid bouy races other > than wednesdays when it's not super stressful anyways. We end up loosing > more time screwing up the hoist/douse and simplifying is a big deal. The > admiral would like to be able to cruise easier too. We have a snuffer for > the symmetrical but it gets jammed and I hate having crew on the foredeck > with both hands in the air fiddling around with a dousing line, seems like > a good way to do an unanticipated man overboard drill. > > I"Ve got an 85 mk-iii and the mast says it's by C&C which is why I thought > it was hopeless, I'll reach out to Klacko today! > > On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 7:37 AM Bruno Lachance <bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi Luke, >> >> If you're 33-2 is older than '86, you probably have the C&C extrusion and >> Klacko in Ontario should be able to help you with a solution. If ´86 or >> newer, the mast would be an Offshore spar. >> >> The furler is slower because it takes some time to furl the sail opposed >> to pull the sock down. Pure racers would not used any of those, but for >> recreational I doubt there is a difference. Depending of the furler, it >> could be more complicated to be able to adjust the tack line, mine is fixed >> on a Facnor. >> >> The furler will always furl, torque rope quality is important here. But >> if you want a "clean" furl that will then unfurled properly, you need to >> uses it of caution and keep some tension on the sheet. Not problem >> cruising, but For more heated situation at a mark rounding, not always >> ideal. The sock will do the job quickly, unless it is jammed, but with a >> good one like an ATN, it's very unlikely to happen if handled properly. >> >> Hope that helps. >> >> Bruno Lachance >> Bécassine,33-2 >> New-Richmond,Qc >> >> Envoyé de mon iPad >> >> Le 9 août 2019 à 09:11, Luke Wolbrink <luke.wolbr...@gmail.com> a écrit : >> >> Thanks for the responses. The local phrf will give me a 6s credit if I >> ditch the pole, which is surprising. I'll look up the mast mfr, I just >> assumed they were out of business. >> >> Pete, why do you say the furler is slower? Does if affect boat speed or >> just the time to roll and unroll vs douse? >> >> Thanks again, >> Luke >> >> On Thu, Aug 8, 2019, 8:42 PM Bruno Lachance <bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi, i installed an asym kit on my 33-2few years ago: big running asym, a >>> selden bowsprit, facnor furler and yes, I installed the crane/bail on the >>> mast. If you choose to go with a furler, you will need that clearance for >>> the top swivel. It gets crowded up there with the jib furled. My boat is a >>> 1987 with a mast made by Offshore, I ordered the spinnaker mast bail from >>> them. >>> >>> The furler is safe tu use singlehanded, but slow and expensive. A good >>> sock would be my choice because it is faster for racing short handed. >>> >>> Love the bowsprit! >>> >>> Bruno Lachance >>> Bécassine, 33-2 >>> NewRichmond >>> >>> Envoyé de mon iPad >>> >>> Le 8 août 2019 à 20:37, pete.shelquist--- via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> a écrit : >>> >>> Yes, I added an aluminum plate on the top of the mast to get the spin >>> halyards out past the forestay. I also fly only Asyms. For the longer >>> distance races I sail I wouldn’t go back to sym. Simple, fast and less >>> crew needed. >>> >>> >>> >>> I don’t use a top down furler so can’t help you there. From those that >>> I know that do, a sock has same reliability and a lot cheaper. >>> >>> >>> >>> If racing, check with you local rating officials to make sure you >>> understand the adjustments that will be applied. >>> >>> >>> >>> Hope that helps. >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> *On Behalf Of *Luke >>> Wolbrink via CnC-List >>> *Sent:* Thursday, August 8, 2019 5:11 PM >>> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> *Cc:* Luke Wolbrink <luke.wolbr...@gmail.com> >>> *Subject:* Stus-List 35-3 Asym Conversion >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello Folks, >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm considering simplifying things on my 35-3 and changing to an >>> asymmetrical system. I'm interested in any information from folks here that >>> have done a similar conversion: positives, negatives, cautionary tales? >>> >>> >>> >>> One thing I'm concerned about is that my mast does not have a crane, the >>> spinnaker halyards exit right next to the genoa halyard. If I add a >>> top-down furler I'm nervous everthing is gonna get a bit congested. Have >>> any of you added a masthead crane to move the halyards out a bit? >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks in advance, >>> >>> Luke >>> >>> SV Zella C&C 35-3 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >>> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>>
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