272 halyards

[Brian]

This is a repeat but must have not posted right the first time. I'm looking to fly a gennaker so the question is how many halyards sheaves up top does a 272 have? I currently only have halyards for the main and topping lift. It appears there's a block a foot or so down at the front but what else is up there. Mine is an 'LE but assume the two masts are the same. Happy sailing, Brian.

 

[Trevor - SailboatOwners.c]

Block above Forestay

Hi Brian -I'm not sure what your current set up is, but in order to fly a gennaker properly (actually only really necessary if you intend to gybe it out in front of the forestay), you'll want a halyard block above or out in from of the forestay. If you don't have one already, you could add a masthead crane with a loop to attach said block - see photo attached to get an idea what I'm referring to.However, if you douse the chute before gybing, or gybe it behind the forestay, you don't necessarily need a halyard block above the forestay.Hope this helps!Trevor

 

[jim inFW]

spinaker halyard

On mine there is an halyard on the port side with rope ect and it is labled spinaker halyard.I dont fly a spinaker since my downwind sailing is always at a easy casual pace. that leaves 2 blocks open at base that I have no ideal of there use.Jim