Alan, I would love to see a picture of the rig you mentioned. Which boat is it at Rose City? Thank you Kevin (30mkII Osprey, Crew Velocity)
Kevin Driscoll On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 7:09 PM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > One of the members of my yacht club uses his spinnaker pole. He rolls it > out on the anchor roller (the anchor roller has a SS strap to keep the pole > from rising). The aft end of the pole snaps onto a padeye mounted on the > deck. Location of the padeye is determined by how far out you want the pole > to go. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> No anchor roller? It's not a perfect sprit but many of us use it. >> Another option is to use the plastic cup hook from ATN. I think that is >> the only best option if your tack attachment has to go aft of the >> headstay/furler. >> >> https://www.atninc.com/atn-tacker-sailing-equipment.shtml >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.atninc.com/atn-tacker-sailing-equipment.shtml__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!_OCXG1JC4UWqCLhYtJxJ9XHNizBzfxI0a4zckdhh885Pvmc_rTK8GDk9_GtQfKV6Yjw$> >> >> The very best bet is to get the tack way out in front. With a narrow >> slot between the head stay and spin luff you'll have only the option to >> jibe outside. I think it is easier to do inside jibes if you have a large >> enough slot. >> >> As for reusing stem fasteners (if you accept a narrow slot and forego an >> anchor roller or bow sprit). I like the idea. Make sure that they are >> already large enough diameter. I'm thinking 3/8ths. When you buy the >> eyebolt make sure that it is a shoulder eye. >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> On Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 09:34 Bailey White via CnC-List < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I am working to install a fitting on the bow in front of the headstay >>> for a tack line for a kite on my C&C 36. Wanted to get recommendations >>> from the group. I see two options: >>> >>> 1) install a padeye where two bolts from the stainless stem connect to >>> the bow casting. The area is small to work as it is inside a recessed area >>> and the load would be at angle. >>> 2) drill through the casting and install a long bolt / shaft to attach >>> tack fittings. This may be easier to install but would let the tack >>> fitting shift side to side along the shaft unless I lash it to one side. >>> >>> Welcome advice and input. >>> >>> Bailey White >>> C&C 36 >>> Atlanta, GA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >>> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!_OCXG1JC4UWqCLhYtJxJ9XHNizBzfxI0a4zckdhh885Pvmc_rTK8GDk9_GtQCjgMvyI$> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- >> https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!_OCXG1JC4UWqCLhYtJxJ9XHNizBzfxI0a4zckdhh885Pvmc_rTK8GDk9_GtQCjgMvyI$ >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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