Spinnakers
Posted by Grog on March 03, 2001 at 04:28:00:
Co-owners John Timson and Alan Grogono would like to learn more about people's
experience with spinnakers:[/i]
We are thinking of buying a used symmetrical spinnaker about 40' luff and 24'
foot (If you have one for sale let us know!!). We are interested in relative
merits of symmetrical vs. assymetrical - anyone tried both and compared?
We are interested in methods of sheeting/handling symmetrical spinnakers:[/i]
1) Snatch blocks vs regular?
2) Secured to what?
3) Using fixed length/adjustable straps/lines?
4) any other tips/advice?
Thank you
- Grog (grog@grogono.com)
Follow Ups:
Re: Spinnakers Grog 12:43:14 03/21/01 (0)
Re: Spinnakers Kevin Smith 15:39:21 03/12/01 (0)
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Re: Spinnakers
Posted by Grog on March 21, 2001 at 12:43:00:
In Reply to: Spinnakers posted by Grog on March 03, 2001 at 04:28:00:
Thank you. I had used the search and reviewed all of the previous letters. Some
of the points that interested me had not been fully covered, e.g.,
Symmetrical vs assymetrical
Merits of Foredeck Cleat vs Side-Rail
Block on adjustable rope vs fixed length strap
I should have made all of this clearer
Thank you again
- Grog
Alan W. Grogono
Follow Ups:
Re: Spinnakers
Posted by Kevin Smith on March 12, 2001 at 15:39:00:
In Reply to: Spinnakers posted by Grog on March 03, 2001 at 04:28:00:
There have been some discussions in the past on some of these topics. I suggest
you do a SEARCH of the board with spinnaker as the keyword. The search function
is accessed from the link at the top of the boards main page
- Kevin Smith
s/v Phenix, PDQ 32 hull #7
Chicago