I think attaching to The forestay is what you would do if you didn't have a suitable bow roller. Also, attaching to the forestay helps keep it centered.
Bill On Wed, Mar 10, 2021, 10:10 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > The subject of ATN tackers raises another issue. My North Reacher has an > equivalent sleeve that can be attached around the furled genoa. So it > seems like there are two ways to rig the chute. One is to have a block > attached to the padeye behind the forestay and up to the tack/sleeve which > would control the height of the tack, and pin the tack to the forestay. > The other would be to use a block attached to the anchor roller and then up > to the tack, so the tack can run up and away from the boat. What is the > advantage of attaching the tack to the genoa/forestay? It seems like the > anchor roller attachment would be better for chute position and shape, > allow it to be used on more downwind angles but is there a disadvantage? > Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:55 AM, Jeff Nelson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Cool. All clear now. I think the hard part will be getting back from > Tacker to pole under load after the gybe, > but assuming the tack goes to a winch will work just fine. > Cheers, > Jeff > > On 2021-03-10 10:51 a.m., Matthew via CnC-List wrote: > > Thanks. All these machinations is why I'm going to try using an ATN > tacker for jibes. Then I can move the pole at my leisure. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jeff Nelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9:45 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Jeff Nelson <jhnelso...@gmail.com> > Subject: Stus-List Re: Asymmetical Spinnaker outside jibe > > I rigged mine as a Dip Pole gybe so I could handle unloaded lines on my > Sym Spin Gybes. So I have two guys run back to my primary winches. Load > them both up and the pole doesn't move (assuming they are attached to the > pole and not the sail (for Asym work), if you want to adjust the exact > position of the pole, you can loosen one and tighten the other. I use > cabin top winches for spin sheeting. A separate tack line can be adjusted > with the cabin top winch and locked off freeing the winch back up for sail > trim. A couple extra lines but it works. > Drawbacks are only being able to adjust tack line on one tack...I suppose > I could put in a diverter, but I've never really needed to adjust that > finely in my use. > > Since your pole goes out past the forestay, you can do either inside or > outside as you've created a slot between your headstay and pole end. > However, if your comfortable with outside, I'd stick with it. To me outside > always made more sense, moving a 1000 feet of fabric through a narrow slow > to me is just pure entertainment. > > Food for thought. > > Cheers, > Jeff > > > > > -- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks > - Stu > > > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks > - Stu
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