We stress ours plenty every week. I use 1 soft shackle to attach both jib sheets to the jib. I spliced an eye in each jib sheet, and then the soft shackle goes thru all three: port sheet, stbd sheet, clew ring.
I switched to this after getting tired of the bowlines snagging the shrouds with each tack. I could use a soft shackle for each jib sheet, but then I think I'd go back to having problems with the clew of the sail snagging the shrouds. With a single softie, the clew is "shielded" from the shroud. YMMV. -Keith M Beyond the Sea C&C 35-3 CB -----Original Message----- From: Graham Collins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 16:34 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List soft shackles There is an excellent video by Colligo Marine showing how to make one at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH66tGsWv_Y I've made a couple, they are really easy to make - the only difficult part is tying the knot. I haven't really stressed them yet, the pair I've got in use are holding pulleys at the mast for the spin car up/down haul - haven't really loaded them. regards, Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-3 Alex Giannelia wrote: > OK guys, I am exiting the stone age here and reading about "soft shackles" as I am closing in being able to actually launch. > > Are these attached to the ends of the sheets? So no Ronstan or other Wichard hard stainless bits any more? > > I looked on line and got part of the picture, but not all of it to envision how this all hangs together, so can someone send me a link? > > ALEX GIANNELIA > > Phone (416) 203-9858 > Fax (416) 203-9843 > Cell (416) 529-0070 > > email: [email protected] > WEB: www.airsensing.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] > Sent: July 12, 2012 12:00 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: CnC-List Digest, Vol 78, Issue 21 > > Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to > [email protected] > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > [email protected] > > You can reach the person managing the list at > [email protected] > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of CnC-List digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: spinnaker sheets (Chuck S) > 2. Re: spinnaker sheets (Robert Wooden) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:13:26 +0000 (UTC) > From: Chuck S<[email protected]> > To: "Dennis C."<[email protected]>, [email protected] > Subject: Re: Stus-List spinnaker sheets > Message-ID: > <1272715358.64967.1342106006234.javamail.r...@sz0179a.westchester.pa.mai l.comcast.net> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dennis, > Your setup sounds smart and simple. Do the sheets include a plastic doughnut near the shackle to keep it from getting pulled thru the pole jaws? > Twings to pull the guy to the widest beam, maybe? > > > Chuck > Resolute > 1990 C&C 34R > Atlantic City, NJ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dennis C."<[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 10:36:07 AM > Subject: Re: Stus-List spinnaker sheets > > > > Joel, > > > I ordered the spin sheets from Layline.com. They have a machine that does it. You'll need fairly accurate measurement so the sheet wraps on the winch in the correct spot. > > > > I really like the sheets. The 1/4 inch Dyneema is very strong and light. The StaSet is easy on the hands. > > > > We do end for end gybes so the sheets are also the guys. > > > > Dennis C. > > > > > > > > From: Joel Aronson<[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 9:11 AM > Subject: Re: Stus-List spinnaker sheets > > > I also used the tylaska shackles ( or something close) on the original spin sheets and jib sheets. I didn't realize the cost. I'll take better care of them now! > > > Dennis, can you enlighten me how you stuff the dyneema into the sta-set? > > > Joel > 35/3 > The Office > Annapolis > > > On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 1:11 AM, Ian Matthew< [email protected]> wrote: > > <blockquote> > I use tylaska snap shackles - http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?produ ctId=45109&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50045&subdep tNum=50046&classNum=50047#.T_5bj2t5mSM > I have lost too many ronstan snap shackles when things have got wild and the sheet shook free of the spinnaker > > > Ian Matthew > "Siento el Viento". C&C 29-1 > San Francisco Bay > > > > On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, Tim Goodyear wrote: > > <blockquote> > > > Snap shackles, ultra-tech, stripped for first 10'. > > > Tim > Mojito > 35-3 > > On Jul 11, 2012, at 8:45 PM, "Dennis C."< [email protected]> wrote: > > > > <blockquote> > > > Two part sheets, Dyneema stuffed into a tail of StaSet, long eye (luggage tag eye) with snap shackle. > > > Dennis C. > Touch? 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 11, 2012, at 7:16 PM, Chuck S< [email protected]> wrote: > > > > <blockquote> > > > Hey guys, > Making up new spinnaker sheets. > Are you guys using snapschackles, Tylaska trigger release, or dyneema loops? > > > Chuck > Resolute > 1990 C&C 34R > Atlantic City, NJ > > > > <blockquote> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] > > > </blockquote> > > </blockquote> > > <blockquote> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] > > </blockquote> > > </blockquote> > > _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
