h23 spinaker halyard block height?

[C Jones]

I was given a spinaker from a Rhodes 22. I need to add a spinaker halyard block to my mast. How high above the forestay should I mount it on my 86 h23? Thanks Charles

 

[Alan]

If you are using your spinnaker in under 12 knots of true breeze you could mount the halyard block all the way at the top of the mast. The backstay helps to support the masthead above the hounds and in light to moderate breeze that should be fine. This would allow you to use a much larger spinnaker for more power. If you want to play it safe and not take a hit in your rating then the block should mount a few inches above the headstay. Of course you could get really creative and have both, that's what I did.

 

[C Jones]

Thanks Alan, After looking at all the boats in my marina I guessed 2-3" above the headstay but never thought of both. I like that idea. Since I have to climb the tower anyway, I might as well. Charles