Spinakar handling

PDQ issues applicable across all PDQ Yachts (or if you can't find a place for something, it probably belongs here for now)
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Spinakar handling

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Folks have asked how to rig and handle a chute on the PDQ 32 and 36. Though this video does not show all rigging details, it is a simple and clean presentation, and is very close to my practice.

* I use 2:1 rigging on the bridles. The working end goes on the bow cleat and the dead end goes to a near by pad eye the PO installed, but it can just as easily go on the same cleat, underneath. I use a continuous line for both sides, avoiding tangles and excess rope. 5/16" line. I refined it with cheap Home Depot line first.

* You can jibe inside or outside; don't try inside above ~7 knots, don't try outside below 5 knots.

* Periodically check the squeezer for twists.

* You may need a twing block to hold the sheet down when going deep; I do. This can be rigged to the midships cleat. Other wise the sail over twists and will become unstable.

* Ease the sheets until the luff just wants to curl. Back in 6".

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