> -Halyard at masthead. On the 33-2 there are three halyards available, all > are in-masthead sheaves, parallel to each other . I currently use the > centre one for the Genoa, and any other halyard chafes its neighbour on one > tack. > -Tack downhaul. There isn't one forward of the furler drum. The downhaul > itself can be rigged using the spin-pole downhaul line, fair leads and > cleats, but the fixed, forward tack is a problem to be resolved. > Many thanks for any guidance! > Dave - Windstar 33-2
If the spinnaker halyard horizontal angle to the head ends up going significantly sideways there is a risk it may not run cleanly. You could try a hoist, run a bit hot then take a picture of it to see if it is chafing. In addition to rubbing along the mast head the halyard may also rub on the edge of the sheave. If chaffing looks to be a problem: http://www.murrayyachtsales.com/5-tips-to-reduce-spinnaker-halyard-chafing/ Some boats that are rated with fractional hoist spinnakers still use a sheave at the mast head and the spinnaker fairlead at the fractional height. Note that with a full hoist genoa and a fractional spinnaker hoist ( or likely using your existing halyards ) you cannot do an outside gybe. If your tackpoint is in front of the forestay you cannot do an inside gybe easily. On the C&C 30-1 there is a bowplate bolted to the bow chain plate with two bolts. I made up a SS fixture that projects a ring a few inches forward and bolts to the existing bow parts with the two ( upgraded in size ) bolts. It has worked well for years. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1
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