Ideal Luff length for symmetrical spinnaker

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TR6

TR6

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Jan 22, 2008
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Hunter 31_83-87 Point Roberts, WA
Can anyone suggest the ideal luff for a chute for the 86 H31 ? . Speccs say mast height id 47"6, is that above the deck or waterline ?
 
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george schmidbauer

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Oct 17, 2008
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nunter 31 george town m.d.
The I measurement is 42'. That is the height of just the mast. 47' 4" is the height from the water line.Go to the boat info page to fine specs on your boat. max s
 
Alan

Alan

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Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 35.5 LI, NY
A symmetrical chute could use the "I" dimension for its luff. An Akite will need a slightly longer luff. You will also need a pole, foreguy and downhaul.
 
Bill1565

Bill1565

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Jan 22, 2008
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Hunter 37 C sloop Punta Gorda FL
Your sailmaker is the one with the answer. all the sym's I have ever seen set on a pole 4 to 8 feet up the mast. I is definitely not the answer.
 
TR6

TR6

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Jan 22, 2008
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Hunter 31_83-87 Point Roberts, WA
I have used a 40 foot luff 1.5 oz chute quite successfully, the problem is seeing where you are going. The chute, with the pole set 4 feet or so up the mast is on the pulpit in light air. I was looking for a light air 0.5 or 0.75 oz and will likley stay with the 38 to 40 foot luff
 
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