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Spinnaker question
Well, you have lots of experience with that. And, apparently,
Susie does also. "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... I can't see that since I sail solo a lot and have no problem setting a whisker pole by myself. Well...of course we can...but going poleless is easier at times and another thing to try. RB |
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Spinnaker question
Hey Nutsy,
Very, very long! Ole Thom here. I hope this isn't a troll. I'm assuming it isn't. First: Let's make sure of our terms.. I'm not sure what you're using on your forestay? It sounds very much like a "TACKER" 2nd: If "Derelict" is rigged to fly a Standard Spinnaker we have to make sure. If so Equip. the front of your mast will probably have an adjustable spinnaker pole eye clip to adjust the height of the pole ( To keep it horizontal) There should be two lines rigged on the front of the mast. One to support the spinnaker pole to keep the front end from drooping below the horizontal and a second line, rigged below the pole to keep the pole from rising. I know them as Spinn. Lifts and Spinn downhauls (that's what they do, they may have other names. If you have them, we'll talk about them later ( I hope this isn't a troll) 3rd; The Spinnaker (If a standard) should have three (3) corners. A head and two corners the same distance from the head and at the foot of the sail. They are alternately connected as Guy and Sheet. The Guy is attached to the pole end and a line comes back to the cockpit (Outboard of all shroud, pulpits. lifelines etc. The Sheet is set flying free with only a sheet line connected and led thru a block, usually located near the stern. The Guy line is run thru a similiar Block on the opposite side of the cockpit. On a Std Spinn the guy and the clew should be at the same hight 4th; Let's trim the Std Chute. The Guy is used to pull the chute out from under the shadow of the main so the pole has the be mount on the windward side of the forestay. You can pull the Spinn around until the leading edge starts to fold in. If it is rigged right it should fold the full lenght of the leading edge. Then ease the guy until the leading edge is drawing again. If the edge doesn't brake clean, top to bottom, adjust the hight of the pole with the lift and downhaul. (Tighter if top brakes to early. There are two types of Gybes for the std Spinn: Dip Pole and an End for End. If yu want me to go thru them E-mail me. I sure as hell hope you're not trolling Now: Now Assy Spinn 1st: I'm not sure that you were using the Guy hooked to the tack. You could have but it should be run thru a block mounted at the foot of forestay. The working end goes to the tack of "TACKER" ( It seems like the Spinn Guy is about the same thing I carry my Assy in a sleeve but you'll have three corner; A clew, aguy and the head. Hook the Spinnaker Halyard to the head and the sheets to the clew. ( I use a 3/8" nylon line, 120 ft long) I double it in half, push the loop thru the clew eye, run the two looe end thru the loop that is formed and draw them tight. This gives me two sheets which I run outside EVERYTHING, one on each side of the boat. 2nd; Furl the head sail. Draw the headsail sheets down to the drum and secure them there (I use a bungy cord). Snap on the Tracker, steer downwind enough to create a wind shadow in the area you are working. I like to set the tack at about "Balls level" Susy will need to think of something else. Raise the sail with Spinn Halyard, Set working sheet and sail out of the shadow. Hang on 'cause she should take off. It will be fast but she is ok. Trim it as you would the Std. Let out on the sheet until you get the leading edge folding in.( that line you said was the Guy) That can be used rise or lower the sail to control the leading edge. Note; Don't ever turn up wind if you feel in trouble. It is not a Standard Head Sail. Head downwind to blanket the sail and you can lower with ease 2nd note; If you are blanketing the sail it probably means your heading is to low Corrections; 1; Ease the down haul (on a free flying sail you can sometimes get the Assy above the shadow. 2: Sail a higher course 3: If you are looking to hold a course lower than you can maintain, Gybe the Spinn Over and pole out the clew. Sail wing and wing Point to Remember: If you feel you're in trouble; DON'T TURN INTO THE WIND! Turn down wind to shadow the Spinnaker By the way; Another way to avoid the shadow is the Bowsprit. I set one with my boat by using the spinnaker pole.run out on the anchor roller with a clamp ( Pin thru two drills holes in the roller guides ) and a ring screwed to the forward hatch slide If you want more info e-mail me OT |
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Spinnaker question
Dear Friends,
I just went back and read what I wrote about trimming the td Chute. As Donal pointed out, screwed up. Badly. The guy should position the Spinn pole ninety degress to the wind. The trimming should be done with the Sheet, as in all head sails. Thanks Donal Ole Thom |
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"Thomas Stewart" wrote in message ... Dear Friends, I just went back and read what I wrote about trimming the td Chute. As Donal pointed out, screwed up. Badly. The guy should position the Spinn pole ninety degress to the wind. The trimming should be done with the Sheet, as in all head sails. Thanks for clearing that up for me. Once again, you demonstrate why you are the "father of the group". I may argue with you about politics, but I won't ever argue with you about sailing, or the sea. Regards Donal -- |
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Spinnaker question
My question is on mainsail trim. Sailing with the mainsail trimmed "ideally"
seems to block the spinnaker to some degree. That's why you use the pole. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" Trains are a winter sport |
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this message is for Bobsprit
In the early 60s, I crewed and later skippered a 67' ketch (Raffles Light) owned, at the time, by Clarence H. Thayer (Sr VP of Sun Oil). I joined the crew in the Canaries and we sailed to the Caribbean eventually mooring in the US Virgin Islands. In doing a Google Search I noticed that in 2004 you had posted information referencing Raffles Light. I was supposed to sail her to Chesapeake Bay but a motorcycle accident rendered me "out of my commission". As far as I know "Raffles" did eventually finds its way to continental USA. Mr. Thayer died many years ago and, nearly four decades later I am now trying to track down the boat's whereabouts and owner. I am wondering if you (or anyone else reading this thread) might have a link to the current owner is and/or the current home of this beautiful vessel. Thanks in advance. JohnnyCanuck (in Canada) |
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