I have never heard of anyone using genoa halyards for an A sail, but maybe you could if you tacked it like a genoa. We always jibe ours out and around the headstay, inverting it. Usually they are on a pennant, a few feet off the tack. If you have an anchor roller that is substantial, it is best to get them away from the forestay, but of course only if you have it on a spinnaker halyard above everything, not on genny halyards. And yes, you need snatch blocks on the toe rail just like a regular spinnaker.
Famous Last Words: "Will only Use this sail in light air" Always have an exit plan for heavy air! Bill Coleman C&C 39 -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sébastien Lemieux Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 2:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Stus-List Asymmetrical spinakker setup on a 30 mk2 Hello, I have an asym spi left from the PO that I would like to setup. I've read through the DIY document on the photo album site and from this I assume that I will need to use it from an genoa halyard (both sheaves exit just slightly under the forestay). I've got a few questions left: The manual of the 30mk2 specifies 70' sheets for a symmetrical spi, should I go with the same length for an asym? What should be the length of the line pulling the tack (what is the name of that line?)? I will use this sail only in light wind, what type of rope would you recommend for the sheets and tack line? I'd like to try a single braid for that purpose, anyone has experience with the Control DPX from Samson (in 5/16, $1.44/ft at APS, 2.9 lbs/100ft). The halyard is already in place. Also, am I correct that I will need to shackle a turning block on each of the aluminum piece at the end of the rail in order to lead the sheets fairly to the winch? Thanks in advance! -- Sébastien Lemieux Merlot X - C&C 30 mk2 1987 Lake Champlain _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected] _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
