Re: [Cal_Boats] Spinaker sheet blocks

I've always seen them aft as well and on our Lapworth 39 with its IOR'ish stern, the guy is putting a lot of strain on the stanchions when the pole is forward, just off the headstay. The PO said that if it was a long leg, he'd put the guy thru his reaching strut to relieve the pressure. Anyone got a better suggestion for that situation? Paul West Adventure Kwest Cal 39 In a message dated 3/23/2009 11:27:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, my… [at] hotmail.com writes: I remember reading somewhere spinnaker sheet blocks were supposed to be mounted at about the point where the aft clew would come to if the foot of the spinnaker was close hauled. Yet, I always see and hear of them being installed as far aft as possible. ?????????? Reggie To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou To From: hf… [at] yahoo.Fro Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:53:01 +0000 Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: 33-2 Spinaker --- In _Cal_Boats@yahoogrouCal_Bo_ (mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com) , Ronald Eddleman <ron_1056@..r> wrote: > > All knowing Cal Group: > > I am prepearing my 1988 Cal 33-2 to fly a spinnaker. Has anyone rigged this boat for a spinnaker and if so Ineed info on location of the sheet blocks as well as the down haul for the pole. I have the spin halyard, topping lift, spin sheets and spinnaker already. Just a few more items and I am ready to learn how to fly this thing. > > Thanks > Ron E > S/V Stellar of Course > Kemah,Texas > I have an 89 33-2 that I rigged and race with a chute. Even though it is a symmetrical chute I set it up with a removable sock so that I can preset and use it in light air, singlehanded. Sheet blocks went on the rear corners. I put a backing plate and pad-eye on center between the anchor door and the front hatch. Attached to this is a removable spring stand-up block(this is part of a vang, which gives me purchase). Line is run using cheek block and bullets along the cabin side back to cockpit. I use a snatch block attached to a midships cleat for guys. It's nice to see activity on Cal 33-2s. **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219858252x1201366219/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62)

with a skinny butted boat, it seems the angle woudl be similar with the blocks forward and would have the advantages of a little better angle on the guy when the pole is forward plus would help hold the foot down similar to haveing a barber haul on the sheet. Reggie To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: pw… [at] aol.com Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:36:47 -0400 Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Spinaker sheet blocks I've always seen them aft as well and on our Lapworth 39 with its IOR'ish stern, the guy is putting a lot of strain on the stanchions when the pole is forward, just off the headstay. The PO said that if it was a long leg, he'd put the guy thru his reaching strut to relieve the pressure. Anyone got a better suggestion for that situation? Paul West Adventure Kwest Cal 39 In a message dated 3/23/2009 11:27:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, my… [at] hotmail.com writes: I remember reading somewhere spinnaker sheet blocks were supposed to be mounted at about the point where the aft clew would come to if the foot of the spinnaker was close hauled. Yet, I always see and hear of them being installed as far aft as possible. ?????????? Reggie To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: hf… [at] yahoo.com Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:53:01 +0000 Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: 33-2 Spinaker --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, Ronald Eddleman <ron_1056@...> wrote: > > All knowing Cal Group: > > I am prepearing my 1988 Cal 33-2 to fly a spinnaker. Has anyone rigged this boat for a spinnaker and if so Ineed info on location of the sheet blocks as well as the down haul for the pole. I have the spin halyard, topping lift, spin sheets and spinnaker already. Just a few more items and I am ready to learn how to fly this thing. > > Thanks > Ron E > S/V Stellar of Course > Kemah,Texas > I have an 89 33-2 that I rigged and race with a chute. Even though it is a symmetrical chute I set it up with a removable sock so that I can preset and use it in light air, singlehanded. Sheet blocks went on the rear corners. I put a backing plate and pad-eye on center between the anchor door and the front hatch. Attached to this is a removable spring stand-up block(this is part of a vang, which gives me purchase). Line is run using cheek block and bullets along the cabin side back to cockpit. I use a snatch block attached to a midships cleat for guys. It's nice to see activity on Cal 33-2s. A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!

On my 227 and on various other boats I have sailed on we use a small block that rides on the spinnaker sheets these blocks are attached to a length of line that is brought down to the deck near the spreaders and then lead to a cleat. These "tweakers" hold the spinnaker guy near the deck dramatically improving the ability of the guy to actually pull the pole back from the forestay and to hold the pole down. When used on the spinn sheet they help control the chute on a run by holding the clew down and minimizing oscillations. _____ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of pw… [at] aol.com Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 11:37 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Spinaker sheet blocks I've always seen them aft as well and on our Lapworth 39 with its IOR'ish stern, the guy is putting a lot of strain on the stanchions when the pole is forward, just off the headstay. The PO said that if it was a long leg, he'd put the guy thru his reaching strut to relieve the pressure. Anyone got a better suggestion for that situation? Paul West Adventure Kwest Cal 39 In a message dated 3/23/2009 11:27:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, my… [at] hotmail.com writes: I remember reading somewhere spinnaker sheet blocks were supposed to be mounted at about the point where the aft clew would come to if the foot of the spinnaker was close hauled. Yet, I always see and hear of them being installed as far aft as possible. ?????????? Reggie _____ To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: hf… [at] yahoo.com Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:53:01 +0000 Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: 33-2 Spinaker --- In Cal_Boats@yahoogrou <mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> ps.com, Ronald Eddleman <ron_1056@...> wrote: > > All knowing Cal Group: > > I am prepearing my 1988 Cal 33-2 to fly a spinnaker. Has anyone rigged this boat for a spinnaker and if so Ineed info on location of the sheet blocks as well as the down haul for the pole. I have the spin halyard, topping lift, spin sheets and spinnaker already. Just a few more items and I am ready to learn how to fly this thing. > > Thanks > Ron E > S/V Stellar of Course > Kemah,Texas > I have an 89 33-2 that I rigged and race with a chute. Even though it is a symmetrical chute I set it up with a removable sock so that I can preset and use it in light air, singlehanded. Sheet blocks went on the rear corners. I put a backing plate and pad-eye on center between the anchor door and the front hatch. Attached to this is a removable spring stand-up block(this is part of a vang, which gives me purchase). Line is run using cheek block and bullets along the cabin side back to cockpit. I use a snatch block attached to a midships cleat for guys. It's nice to see activity on Cal 33-2s. _____ A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219858252x1201366219/aol?redir=htt p:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID% 3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62> yours in just 2 easy steps!

Yes, we use tweakers as well but since they are on a line and can float, they don't make a "hard" corner to help the guy get around the stanchions. Our CS 30 had a bigger ass and it wasn't as much of an issue if at all. Thanks - Paul **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219858252x1201366219/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62)

Hi, John. We call them "twingers". They are great for stability in heavier air. Thin line and the little blocks that open on the side are what we use. Stresses on the twinger lines themselves are not that great. Cheers Charlie Annapolis From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Boyce Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 5:30 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Spinaker sheet blocks On my 227 and on various other boats I have sailed on we use a small block that rides on the spinnaker sheets these blocks are attached to a length of line that is brought down to the deck near the spreaders and then lead to a cleat. These "tweakers" hold the spinnaker guy near the deck dramatically improving the ability of the guy to actually pull the pole back from the forestay and to hold the pole down. When used on the spinn sheet they help control the chute on a run by holding the clew down and minimizing oscillations. From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of pw… [at] aol.com Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 11:37 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Spinaker sheet blocks I've always seen them aft as well and on our Lapworth 39 with its IOR'ish stern, the guy is putting a lot of strain on the stanchions when the pole is forward, just off the headstay. The PO said that if it was a long leg, he'd put the guy thru his reaching strut to relieve the pressure. Anyone got a better suggestion for that situation? Paul West Adventure Kwest Cal 39 In a message dated 3/23/2009 11:27:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, my… [at] hotmail.com writes: I remember reading somewhere spinnaker sheet blocks were supposed to be mounted at about the point where the aft clew would come to if the foot of the spinnaker was close hauled. Yet, I always see and hear of them being installed as far aft as possible. ?????????? Reggie To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: hf… [at] yahoo.com Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:53:01 +0000 Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: 33-2 Spinaker --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com <mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> , Ronald Eddleman <ron_1056@...> wrote: > > All knowing Cal Group: > > I am prepearing my 1988 Cal 33-2 to fly a spinnaker. Has anyone rigged this boat for a spinnaker and if so Ineed info on location of the sheet blocks as well as the down haul for the pole. I have the spin halyard, topping lift, spin sheets and spinnaker already. Just a few more items and I am ready to learn how to fly this thing. > > Thanks > Ron E > S/V Stellar of Course > Kemah,Texas > I have an 89 33-2 that I rigged and race with a chute. Even though it is a symmetrical chute I set it up with a removable sock so that I can preset and use it in light air, singlehanded. Sheet blocks went on the rear corners. I put a backing plate and pad-eye on center between the anchor door and the front hatch. Attached to this is a removable spring stand-up block(this is part of a vang, which gives me purchase). Line is run using cheek block and bullets along the cabin side back to cockpit. I use a snatch block attached to a midships cleat for guys. It's nice to see activity on Cal 33-2s. A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219858252x1201366219/aol?redir =http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%2 6hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62>