Bosun chair required?

[Scott Blahnik]

I want to install a halyard for my asym spinnaker (just ordered from the chandlery) on my 270. The dealer thoughtfully installed a small feeding line for this purpose in the event I would need it someday. It extends from a hole in the mast about 4 feet from the base, to an opening just above the jib halyard, then back down on the outside of the mast.My question is: Do you think I will have to ascend the mast, or can I just whip the halyard to the string on pull it up (the outside or the inside?)Also, has anyone ever ordered the "spinnaker kit" offered by Hunter? I realize i could probably buy those items at West....Thanks!

 

[Rich Stidger]

What I would do-

Since you have both ends of the chase line in your hand, I would tie an 1/8" line to this chase line and pull it through.Then I would whip the new halyard to the 1/8" line and pull it through.Although it seems like extra expense and trouble to use the 1/8" line, it would be a shame to have the chase line break due to any weakness in it or it's age. The effort to pull the 1/8" line should be minimal.Rich

 

[Jim Rushing]

Replace the Chase Line

Very carefully replace the chase line as it is probably rotten by now. Don't put any strain on it as you pull a new line in. If you do, it will part and then the need for the bosuns chair is obvious.

 

[Scott Blahnik]

Thanks, good call

That string is moldy and wouldn't hold much for sure.

 

[Sam Morris]

Asymetrical Annoyance

Doug:This relates to my attempt to provide guidance on your previous thread "Asymetrical Annoyance".I made a final post on it and basically recommended following Doug T. and some of the others. My arrangements are strictly for my h40 where the spinnaker and jib halyard blocks are at the same level with the spinnaker actually flying well below the jib halyard block at the masthead. Your mast rigging must be fractional. In any event, I use only one sheet and unsock and resock on course changes. I have been using just one sheet but am going to try the two sheets when I get up the nerve. The last time out we were coming up the bay wing on wing. I went below for about a minute and told the helmsman to keep both sails full. When I came back topside, the jib sheets were wrapped around the forestay. It took me the better part of an hour to get it all freed up.Anyways, Good Luck and enjoy your cruising spinnaker!Sam

 

[Ken]

A trick

Use a broken bike chain to run your line through the mast. It will go around rollers at the top of the mast, is heavy enough to pull your line to the bottom and is easy to splice or tie on your line.