"> Back to the original question. I thought someone else might have taken
a swipe at it.>
I was wondering if anyone on the list even had a spinnaker......thanks very
much for the reply Howard.
The masthead on the M17 has provision for not only the forestay and main
halyard sheave, but also for a block to hoist the spinnaker. The hole for
it is directly above the forestay pin. That masthead is actually a busy
place, with two shrouds, two or three halyards and a topping lift block,
not to mention lights, windex and on some better equipped boats (not
mine), a radio antenna.>
Yes, a very busy spot for sure. My boat has a windex but the antenna is
elsewhere.
I have only rigged the boat once...well twice, I took it down to repair the
masthead light during the season.....so I have not been able to see just
exactly what is up there. I leave the boat fully rigged and on its trailer
at a launch facility.
I wanted to get the parts in advance of doing the work if I could. I did
discover with a little research that many mast heads have a kind of crane
that is attached at the head and hangs a bit forward of the forestay. This
hole you mention Howard sounds perfect. A shackle and a block and off we go.
I have a picture of mine I can send via email if you send me a note off
channel.>
Yes, please. If you already have the image and don't have to take it...that
would be grand.
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I use an asymmetrical spinnaker and in light air, it's a joy. As the wind
picks up, it can be downright scary. To hear the "whomp" when that thing
suddenly fills and to feel and hear the strain as the boat takes off to
hull speed can only be appreciated live and in person.> Howard
Hahaha....I am with you there buddy. On Sunday I had plenty of whomp action
but also had major shifty winds to go with it.
In my case, bumbling along on a very broad reach to a run and then to have
hard shifts hit at the beam or forward of the beam.(at least still on the
windward-pole- side) It drags you right over. I found myself bearing off to
calm things down.
I did one practice emergency dowse and it worked perfect and smooth.....so I
hauled her back in and continued on. So far I have found that I am a bit
more relaxed if I fly the gollywobbler all on its own rather than with the
main up as well. For now, until I get used to the new sail, that is fine.
I would love to eventually get an asymmetrical as well. Looks like a very
useful sail. I was just reading up on some of the North products in that
range. For now, I have a symmetrical that my oldest buddy gave me years ago.
It was made in 1971! An antique sail....kind of like me. Oddly enough,
other than the leeches being a tad soft, it sets very well and pulls like a
Kenworth.
My first and only experience with spinnakers happened earlier this season
crewing on a buddies Olsen 25. I have sailed steady for 30 years, but
managed to avoid spinners all this time. After a fantastic beat to the mark
in 15 knots steady and harder gusts I was a tad shocked to hear him call
spinnaker set for the downhill leg! Bloody racers.....it's seems all or
nothing ~:0) What an experience with that huge spinner up there in those
winds. I was glad there was an experienced trimmer on board. I learned a lot
from one two day regatta. How to set, fly and trim a spinnaker...and how to
gibe the pole. Now getting a procedure to do all that all by
yourself........a whole new series of comedy. I can say this though this
kind of sail is solid in my future. Great fun.
Thanks again Howard.
Tim D
Kelowna BC
On Oct 11, 2006, at 9:05 PM, Gilbert Landin wrote:
I have a spinnaker I have never used, mainly because I too normally
solo,
its kinda of scary to get it all wrapped up if I mess up, butt as I have
heard it said here before "its not how you live, its how you live!." So
bury
that rail and wrap that spinnaker
Gilbert
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I have modified an old spinnaker a buddy gave me some time ago. It was a
little big for the 17. I flew it the last three days and love it. Man,
it
can keep a guy busy when you are solo.
I have been using temporary lines for all the controls. What I have been
wondering is what folks have done to modify the masthead for a spin
halyard
sheave? I am going to have to come up with something.
Tim D
Okanogan Lake BC
M17 369 Puff.
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