1) why the sprit on my Hunter 18 can be adjusted in how far it can go out;
2) when you use the standing block why is there two setting - ratcheting and loose
3) why did Hunter not provide a small winch as part of the option package on either side of the boat - this way one could have not needed to keep the tension in one hand of the line.
I have bought a stuffer and yes it is much easier to raise and lower the sail, especially
when you sail alone.
anyone out there if you have experience let me know.
I am afraid of this sail because you hear so many bad things on how difficult it is to use and how unsafe it can become possibly even capsizing the boat...
I will continue to experiment and one day do a video for the others in the same situation I presently am to help.
cheers
Daniel
1) The sprit should be pulled all the way out and locked when using the asym (white looped line on your boat?). It gives extra room for the sail to fly, away from your main and forward of the forestay.
The tack of your asym should be tied with a bowline to the tackline (red?) that comes under the cover and to a cleat.
2) The ratcheting blocks are for when the breeze is heavier; they are much easier to hold with the ratchet on. Turn them off in light air. make sure to run the sheets thru in the correct direction or its a mess.
3) Boat is WAY too small for winches. A ratcheting block with a camcleat is perfectly fine.
That video is silly for your boat; its from the 80s and is for a larger boat with a symmetrical spinnaker.
Try this playlist. The boat is slightly different; but most of the main points are there.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQqVHpO5zajUPo4w3eSf5fdFifkEAJdl