I have a 23.5 that I purchased last fall. Spring is here and shes back on the water. Im trying to learn the boat now. The boat came with a symmetrical spinnaker and pole, but Im still trying to figure out the rigging, which is what Im asking for help on. Ive never sailed with a spinnaker before and want to use it. The previous owner used the kite a lot apparently, but I dont seem to have everything. I have searched many threads and most end in a dead end without complete set ups ever explained.
What I have is:
-The kite with no sheets or guys
-Pole
-Halyard. Boat rigged with a roller jib
-Up haul
Questions:
- I assume it needs a down haul. There is a small double block at the base of the mast. I think this was used to run the up and down haul back to some cam cleats. Yes?
-Do I need sheets and guys for this size setup? I think PO just had a sheet attached on each lower corner.
- For the aft corners, I had planned on getting an appropriate size single block on a swivel, making a loop of line and attaching that to the aft cleats for the sheets to run through.
Thoughts, suggestions?
Thanks
What I have is:
-The kite with no sheets or guys
-Pole
-Halyard. Boat rigged with a roller jib
-Up haul
Questions:
- I assume it needs a down haul. There is a small double block at the base of the mast. I think this was used to run the up and down haul back to some cam cleats. Yes?
-Do I need sheets and guys for this size setup? I think PO just had a sheet attached on each lower corner.
- For the aft corners, I had planned on getting an appropriate size single block on a swivel, making a loop of line and attaching that to the aft cleats for the sheets to run through.
Thoughts, suggestions?
Thanks
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