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Sandy Golden	Asymmetrical Spinnaker and Whisker poles		Lead	[-]
Posts: 21 02/21/08 17:53:32	Tags : None Sorry Had trouble posting. I need info on rigging asymmetrical spinaker and whisker pole and any advice and tips. Thanks. Last Edited By: Sandy Golden 02/25/08 02:54:31. Edited 1 time.
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buddym5586		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 10 02/22/08 20:32:41	Sandy, I have a North code 2 asymetrical on my boat. I added a Selden removable bowsprit to the boat and fly the spinnaker with an ATN sock when cruising. It is 1396 sq ft but can be raised and flown by one person. Double turning blocks were added behind the winches and a separate spinnaker halyard was added to a block attached to the crane on the mast cap. The bowsprit allows for inside jibes and we have used the chute up to 18 kts apparent with no problems. It is a really fun sail to use if you are rigged properly for it. We have not needed a whisker pole with it and do not try to go directly downwind, although it will come close, it will not match a symetrical on a dead run. It is faster, however from a beam to broad reach. Hope this helps. Buddy
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do335		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 253 02/23/08 20:17:53	Buddy, that's a big asymmetrical for a C42. Usually they are in the 1200sq ft range. Have you tried gybing it in 18kts apparent? Sandy, a bowsprit and whisker pole aren't required to use a asymmetrical. I have my tack attached to a block on the bow in front of the forestay with the line running back to the cockpit to a cleat. You want to be able to adjust the tack from the cockpit while sailing. Some sailors run the tack line inside the pulpit, but I like it on the outside, I'm not sure which is supposed to be best. If you use a snuffer/sock, you will need a place to cleat off the control lines at the mast after you have raised the snuffer/sock. I run the sheets to blocks attached to the aft docking cleats with slings and bungies connected to the lifelines to keep the blocks off the deck when not being used. Having a second set of winches to handle the asymmetrical sheets is nice, but not required either. Steve 642-2f TESA
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Sandy Golden		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 21 02/25/08 02:59:09	Steve, Where exactly do you attach your bow block too and how. Thanks. Sandy
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buddym5586		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 10 02/25/08 19:22:16	One of the advantages of the bowsprit in addition to the tack attachment and adjustment is the capability of doing inside jibes. They are much easier and very predictable even in 18 to 22 knots apparent. The bowsprit also allows the sail to perform closer to a dead run than if it is attached directly to the bow. Another option is the ATN "tacker" that fits around the furled jib. As with the bow attachment you can only do outside jibes.
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do335	Asymmetrical Tack block location	#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 253 02/26/08 09:25:20	Here is how I attach the tack block for my asymmetrical. It is a cast SS bracket bolted into the fiberglass. The line goes back to the cockpit and is cleated off on a cleat mounted on far aft end of starboard jib sheet track. This allows adjustment from the cockpit and you can use winch if necessary. A bow sprit would be best tack attachment, but this works. Some have attached to the anchor roller, but on my boat I found it put a lot of strain on the roller. The hose on the block is to reduce flogging damage when block jumps around. Steve 642-2f TESA
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