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Digger	Posted - 03/15/2019 : 07:52:47 I recently acquired a spinnaker and while the boat is out of the water for some other repairs, am now trying to figure the best way to rig the �chute. I purchased the spinnaker crane from Catalina Direct, Part#: Z2686 https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/2092/spinnaker-crane-c-25-std-rig-c-250-c-27-c-28.htm?SearchResults=1 and it is now on the masthead. I am wondering about the spinnaker halyard interfering with the headsail if I run the halyard straight to the base of the mast. Should I run the halyard to the base of the forestay instead? Also, should the spinnaker topping lift block be located about the same height as the spreaders? I do appreciate this group and have learned many very helpful things, many of which I have failed to express thanks for. Anyway, the deck has remained above the water, and the hull remains down thanks to all of you!
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Davy J	Posted - 03/15/2019 : 16:21:22 Photo of the masthead crane with halyard lead to base of mast:
Davy J	Posted - 03/15/2019 : 16:13:53 This is how I tied up the spinnaker halyard when not in use, both ends tied to the bow pulpit: When raising the spinnaker, the tail brought to the mast and cleated off when raised.
Steve Milby	Posted - 03/15/2019 : 14:27:50 I see no reason why locating it at the spreader wouldn't work. The block is usually somewhere between the spreaders and the masthead. Within that range, I don't think the exact location is especially critical.
Digger	Posted - 03/15/2019 : 14:19:46 quote: Originally posted by Steve Milby quote: Originally posted by Digger I am wondering about the spinnaker halyard interfering with the headsail if I run the halyard straight to the base of the mast. Should I run the halyard to the base of the forestay instead? I'm not sure what you're asking. On my Cal 25, I store my spinnaker shackle on the mast pad eye unless I plan to fly the spinnaker. When I plan to fly it, I attach the spin halyard shackle to one side of the bow pulpit, and then clip it to the spinnaker head just before hoisting it. If you attach the spin halyard to the chainplate at the base of the forestay when beating to windward, it will definitely interfere with the tacking of the jib. If it's attached to one side of the pulpit, the jib can tack back and forth inside it without touching it. quote: Also, should the spinnaker topping lift block be located about the same height as the spreaders? On my C&C 35 I use a spare jib halyard from the masthead for the spinnaker pole topping lift. The spinnaker crane puts the spin halyard forward of the topping lift by an inch or two, so they don't interfere with each other. It runs in my mind that the spin pole topping lift block on my Cal 25 is located about a foot or two above the spreaders, but I'm not absolutely certain. Both my boats have masthead rigs like the Catalina 25. Thanks. I had been thinking of using the jib halyard as the spin halyard since I have a roller furling headsail. If I do that I will need pad eye somewhere on the mast for the topping lift. The Parts catalog illustration shows it at the spreader.
Digger	Posted - 03/15/2019 : 14:10:50 quote: Originally posted by Stinkpotter quote: Originally posted by Digger ...Anyway, the deck has remained above the water, and the hull remains down thanks to all of you! Hah! Reminds me of the name of Derek Crawford's "late" C-25: ^This Side Up^ (I've got nothing for you on the spinaker.) Derek was kind enough and patient to go sailing with my brother and me one windless afternoon. Mostly we sat in heat, but it was delightful to hear his stories and glean some good advice. He went from "This Side Up" to a Cat 22 named "Downsized." He certainly knows sailing.
Steve Milby	Posted - 03/15/2019 : 14:04:44 quote: Originally posted by Digger I am wondering about the spinnaker halyard interfering with the headsail if I run the halyard straight to the base of the mast. Should I run the halyard to the base of the forestay instead? I'm not sure what you're asking. On my Cal 25, I store my spinnaker shackle on the mast pad eye unless I plan to fly the spinnaker. When I plan to fly it, I attach the spin halyard shackle to one side of the bow pulpit, and then clip it to the spinnaker head just before hoisting it. If you attach the spin halyard to the chainplate at the base of the forestay when beating to windward, it will definitely interfere with the tacking of the jib. If it's attached to one side of the pulpit, the jib can tack back and forth inside it without touching it. quote: Also, should the spinnaker topping lift block be located about the same height as the spreaders? On my C&C 35 I use a spare jib halyard from the masthead for the spinnaker pole topping lift. The spinnaker crane puts the spin halyard forward of the topping lift by an inch or two, so they don't interfere with each other. It runs in my mind that the spin pole topping lift block on my Cal 25 is located about a foot or two above the spreaders, but I'm not absolutely certain. Both my boats have masthead rigs like the Catalina 25.
Stinkpotter	Posted - 03/15/2019 : 12:59:13 quote: Originally posted by Digger ...Anyway, the deck has remained above the water, and the hull remains down thanks to all of you! Hah! Reminds me of the name of Derek Crawford's "late" C-25: ^This Side Up^ (I've got nothing for you on the spinaker.)

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