I see that the HOW site is offering a special on the Doyle asymetrical spinaker and I'm ready to bite. I have a '97 h26 with CDI furler. My question is, assuming I buy the spinaker and dousing sock, what other "parts" do I need to get everything functional? Are there any significant hidden costs I need to be aware of? I've heard of a thing called the "Tacker" but aren't sure whether I'd need one. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
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Spinnaker parts
The "tacker" is a product that is primarily intended to let symmetrical spinnakers be flown like an asym. You could use it for an asym, too. Instead of the tacker, most newer boats have a padeye on the bow to which a line is attached. The line runs up (over the bow roller) to the tack of the asym, and is terminated with a snapshackle. Find some pictures of boats flying asyms, and you'll see what I mean. The shackle should have a lanyard release so you can blow the tack prior to pulling down the sock. Some lead the tack line (the guy, I suppose) through a block on the bow back to the cockpit. I don't know why, I've just seen it done. I'm sure others will know. You're going to need some long sheets. The lazy sheet goes all the way around the bow to the clew on the working side. We had a big discussion about this a month or so ago. Start with each sheet twice the boat length and add a little more for a tail. The sheets work best when led as far aft as possible. Assuming that you don't have winches in exactly the right spot, you'll want to install blocks on the rail near the stern. The sheets are led through the blocks to the winches.
The "tacker" is a product that is primarily intended to let symmetrical spinnakers be flown like an asym. You could use it for an asym, too. Instead of the tacker, most newer boats have a padeye on the bow to which a line is attached. The line runs up (over the bow roller) to the tack of the asym, and is terminated with a snapshackle. Find some pictures of boats flying asyms, and you'll see what I mean. The shackle should have a lanyard release so you can blow the tack prior to pulling down the sock. Some lead the tack line (the guy, I suppose) through a block on the bow back to the cockpit. I don't know why, I've just seen it done. I'm sure others will know. You're going to need some long sheets. The lazy sheet goes all the way around the bow to the clew on the working side. We had a big discussion about this a month or so ago. Start with each sheet twice the boat length and add a little more for a tail. The sheets work best when led as far aft as possible. Assuming that you don't have winches in exactly the right spot, you'll want to install blocks on the rail near the stern. The sheets are led through the blocks to the winches.
Tim do an archive search
for the word "tacker" and my posted question then read Rick Sylvester's responses and you will find a photo of his home made tacker device, which looks great. Scott
for the word "tacker" and my posted question then read Rick Sylvester's responses and you will find a photo of his home made tacker device, which looks great. Scott
Short answer...
A short answer...you will need the halyard, tack line, and sheets, and any blocks to support them. The ASM from HOW comes with a Tacker, and you can get the douser as well. Steve
A short answer...you will need the halyard, tack line, and sheets, and any blocks to support them. The ASM from HOW comes with a Tacker, and you can get the douser as well. Steve
There's an article about that
...on the page with the spinnakers. click the related Link and look for a link on the subsequent screen called 'What you need to fly a spinnaker.'
...on the page with the spinnakers. click the related Link and look for a link on the subsequent screen called 'What you need to fly a spinnaker.'
UK Sails has info on asym chutes
Check out the Flasher at UK sails for info on Asym chutes...(see link).
Check out the Flasher at UK sails for info on Asym chutes...(see link).
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