Spinnaker blocks?

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William Rogers

Ok I done and bought a new spinny. Now where do I shackle the blocks? I have an "87" C30 that does not have the outer tracks on the rail and I don't have toerails. Should I mount a pad eye just aft of the jib block which is just aft of the winch? Help me out folks, I want to complete this project this week. Thanks. Will Rogers
 
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John J

Blocks

If you just can't wait to use the new spinny, put the blocks on the stern cleats. If you have snatch blocks it makes it pretty easy. Enjoy.
 
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Steve

My $.02 worth

You need two sets of blocks: One for the sheet and one for the afterguy. The sheet blocks should be as far aft as is practical: corner of the transom is optimal. You will need a second set of blocks (snatch block are best but very expensive) located at the widest part of your boat, just aft of the spreaders. The reason you need this second set is that when you are on a reach and your spin pole is set near the forestay, you will want to keep the afterguy off of the shrouds. If you are still using your sheet blocks (located far aft) for the guy, the line will have to bend around the shrouds and anything else on a straight line between the corner of your transom and the forestay. This would be bad. Two notes on topping lift and foreguy... The topping lift top block should be located midway (approx.) between the spreaders and the mast top. Not at the spreaders as is shown in the owner's manual (at least in mine). This gives you a much more vertical pull on the pole and will make releases easier. Also consider adding a clam or cam cleat on the mast so that the bowman can lift the pole during a set if he needs to. Consider a double-ended foreguy. That way the guy trimming the afterguy can also trim the foreguy.
 
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William Rogers

Thank you

Thanks John and Steve for you replys. I guess I should have been more specific Steve. I bought an Asymmetrical Spinnaker. There will be no need to hasel with the pole. That was good info though. I don't usually have the crew for a symmetrical. Thaks again for the feedback guys.
 
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