Hello all, I was hoping that someone could help point me in the right direction regarding where I would start looking for an asymmetrical spinnaker for my 2000 Hunter 340. I do some racing, and I do long downwind streaches comming back from Catalina at least twice a year, and I think it's high time that I got a sail that can help me accomplish these downwind portions with a bit more speed and grace. The problem is that I don't have any idea where to start looking for a sail, or even what is considered a "quality" sail in this area. I also don't know how big a sail I would need so I guess my questions are these: 1) What type or size asymmetrical spinnaker would be right for a 2000 Hunter 340? 2) Where would be a good place to start shopping for a quality sail? (I'm really looking mostly for online sources as I'm deployed in Iraq right now and can't really go see the sails in a shop) 3) How much should I expect to pay for an average quality asymmetrical spinnaker? As always thanks in advance for the help. -Levin
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Used sails
Check baconsails.com for the info you will need. From their homepage first go to measuring where they explain what measurements you need and what those measurements are. Also, from the hompage you can find a link to boat specs where you can get the numbers you need. They sell new and used sails and after you punch in the number you need, they will search their stock of used sails and give you a price. I am sure, if things are not clear, you can contact them and they will help. I bought a used asymetrical for my last boat from a place called the Sail Loft. They knew what I needed and I was quite happy with the sail I got. I beleive bacon also makes new sails. i would suggest getting a sock along with the sail. Good luck to you and I hope you will be back on your boat soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys over there.
Check baconsails.com for the info you will need. From their homepage first go to measuring where they explain what measurements you need and what those measurements are. Also, from the hompage you can find a link to boat specs where you can get the numbers you need. They sell new and used sails and after you punch in the number you need, they will search their stock of used sails and give you a price. I am sure, if things are not clear, you can contact them and they will help. I bought a used asymetrical for my last boat from a place called the Sail Loft. They knew what I needed and I was quite happy with the sail I got. I beleive bacon also makes new sails. i would suggest getting a sock along with the sail. Good luck to you and I hope you will be back on your boat soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys over there.
asy spinnaker
Levin, Your asy spinnaker luff is going to be determined by your headstay length. I seem to remember that the formula is "J" (headstay lenght)plus or minus 8 percent. For example, if your headstay length was 40' then it would be 36.8' up to 43.2' for the luff length. These are somewhat arbitrary measurements. Because you are interested in racing you probably would want to be on the high side of 40', where a cruiser might stay below 40' for ease of handling. A good sail loft can advise you better about your needs. Many lofts have on-line web pages that offer help choosing sail options. Or you could look for a used sail on one of several websites such as Bacon & Assoc., Atlantic Sail Traders, or Minney's. The other piece of equipment that you will want is a snuffer bag. Most new sails will come with one; a used sail may or may not. The snuffer bag will make setting, dousing and stowing the sail so much easier. You will also need a spinnaker sheet. Also assuming that your mast is set up for a spinnaker halyard; if not you will have to do some rigging there. Thank you for serving your country. Stay safe over there.
Levin, Your asy spinnaker luff is going to be determined by your headstay length. I seem to remember that the formula is "J" (headstay lenght)plus or minus 8 percent. For example, if your headstay length was 40' then it would be 36.8' up to 43.2' for the luff length. These are somewhat arbitrary measurements. Because you are interested in racing you probably would want to be on the high side of 40', where a cruiser might stay below 40' for ease of handling. A good sail loft can advise you better about your needs. Many lofts have on-line web pages that offer help choosing sail options. Or you could look for a used sail on one of several websites such as Bacon & Assoc., Atlantic Sail Traders, or Minney's. The other piece of equipment that you will want is a snuffer bag. Most new sails will come with one; a used sail may or may not. The snuffer bag will make setting, dousing and stowing the sail so much easier. You will also need a spinnaker sheet. Also assuming that your mast is set up for a spinnaker halyard; if not you will have to do some rigging there. Thank you for serving your country. Stay safe over there.
Asym
Look right here on this site's chandlery. I bought my Doyle asym here for my '04 H-33, including the dousing sock. The price was good, the service was excellent, and the process couldn't have been easier. And the sail works like a charm for those downwind legs.
Look right here on this site's chandlery. I bought my Doyle asym here for my '04 H-33, including the dousing sock. The price was good, the service was excellent, and the process couldn't have been easier. And the sail works like a charm for those downwind legs.
chandelry on this site
The Chandlery on this site has sails available. The site also is preloaded with the measurements fur Hunter boats. I've looked a number of times at an assymetrical for my boat but have yet to pull the trigger. The copy paste below is from the right side banner area of this message string. Resource Center Price a new sail Immediate pricing on mains, jibs, genoas, spinnakers, in the HunterOwners.com chandlery! shop.HunterOwners.com
The Chandlery on this site has sails available. The site also is preloaded with the measurements fur Hunter boats. I've looked a number of times at an assymetrical for my boat but have yet to pull the trigger. The copy paste below is from the right side banner area of this message string. Resource Center Price a new sail Immediate pricing on mains, jibs, genoas, spinnakers, in the HunterOwners.com chandlery! shop.HunterOwners.com
I got mine
from Doyle San Francisco. I believe they now supply HOW. It was delivered on time and on budget. (I was going on a week long trip and needed it in a hurry.) Bill Colombo at Doyle SF took care of everything. A .75 oz Doyle APC with an ATN Sock was $1690. (in 2003). You can order the same thing right here on HOW now. When figuring your budget don't forget what you'll need to rig a spin. Good luck Dwain '98 H340
from Doyle San Francisco. I believe they now supply HOW. It was delivered on time and on budget. (I was going on a week long trip and needed it in a hurry.) Bill Colombo at Doyle SF took care of everything. A .75 oz Doyle APC with an ATN Sock was $1690. (in 2003). You can order the same thing right here on HOW now. When figuring your budget don't forget what you'll need to rig a spin. Good luck Dwain '98 H340
try sailwarehouse
Try the Sail Warehouse...They have a website and great prices on both new and used sails I bought a package that included everything I needed and it was very inexpensive
Try the Sail Warehouse...They have a website and great prices on both new and used sails I bought a package that included everything I needed and it was very inexpensive
Pracitcal Sailor
Practical Sailor magazine, August 2006, volume 32, no.8. This magazine ran an article, "buyers guide to asymmetricals". It listed and rated all the major sailmakers. It would be a good reference on price, size and gear needed.
Practical Sailor magazine, August 2006, volume 32, no.8. This magazine ran an article, "buyers guide to asymmetricals". It listed and rated all the major sailmakers. It would be a good reference on price, size and gear needed.
Cruising Direct
Welcome back! Mine came from Cruising Direct - pretty good sail. And I can tell you what happens when you drop the line in the mast
Andy
Welcome back! Mine came from Cruising Direct - pretty good sail. And I can tell you what happens when you drop the line in the mast
Andysail warehouse
Check out the sail warehouse. They have packages with halyards blocks and sheets, if you need all that stuff as well.
Check out the sail warehouse. They have packages with halyards blocks and sheets, if you need all that stuff as well.
another vote for cruisingdirect....
can't beat the price. North owns the company. Go to the website for all the info you'll need on how to rig and sail. http://www.cruisingdirect.com Levin, since you're based in San Diego I'm going to give you a heads up on a great local sail loft. It's call Point Sails and is located right under the Coronado Bridge, not too far from the Naval Station. Call or e-mail the owner, Chip Buck, and tell him what you need.... besides great pricing, he will come out to the boat to verify measurements, and probably go sailing with you to dial you in on using it.... http://pointsails.com chipbuck@pointsails.com 1991 Main St, San Siego, Ca 92113 619 222-2227 Good luck, Levin.... my son is an army NCO stationed near Bagdad... so I think of you guys all time. Our sailors and soldiers are awesome people and we love you all. Take care.
can't beat the price. North owns the company. Go to the website for all the info you'll need on how to rig and sail. http://www.cruisingdirect.com Levin, since you're based in San Diego I'm going to give you a heads up on a great local sail loft. It's call Point Sails and is located right under the Coronado Bridge, not too far from the Naval Station. Call or e-mail the owner, Chip Buck, and tell him what you need.... besides great pricing, he will come out to the boat to verify measurements, and probably go sailing with you to dial you in on using it.... http://pointsails.com chipbuck@pointsails.com 1991 Main St, San Siego, Ca 92113 619 222-2227 Good luck, Levin.... my son is an army NCO stationed near Bagdad... so I think of you guys all time. Our sailors and soldiers are awesome people and we love you all. Take care.
Spinnaker pole
Here’s an easy-to-make bowsprit, seats in the anchor locker. This will throw the spin ahead of the main, less blanketing. Tack line and 2 sheets permanently deployed for quick setup. (Note that the link here has 2 pages of pix and directions.) Typo correction: Eyelet should be 3/8 inch.
Here’s an easy-to-make bowsprit, seats in the anchor locker. This will throw the spin ahead of the main, less blanketing. Tack line and 2 sheets permanently deployed for quick setup. (Note that the link here has 2 pages of pix and directions.) Typo correction: Eyelet should be 3/8 inch.
As always thanks...
Hello again, I just wanted to thank everyone for their input on this matter. I think I've now got a lot of resources to begin looking for my sail. I won't be back in the States until mid-March, but I wanted to begin looking now for a sail as I plan on doing the Newport to Ensenada race in April... and I know I will need an asymmetrical spinnaker for that. Anyway thanks again for all the help and for those of you out in the San Diego area... "Alexa" and I will look forward to seeing you out on the Bay in a few months. -Levin
Hello again, I just wanted to thank everyone for their input on this matter. I think I've now got a lot of resources to begin looking for my sail. I won't be back in the States until mid-March, but I wanted to begin looking now for a sail as I plan on doing the Newport to Ensenada race in April... and I know I will need an asymmetrical spinnaker for that. Anyway thanks again for all the help and for those of you out in the San Diego area... "Alexa" and I will look forward to seeing you out on the Bay in a few months. -Levin
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