Spinnaker for 29.5

Dec 14, 2009
37
Hunter 29.5 Buffalo
Have a UK spinnaker and a ATN dousing sock that came with my 1994 29.5. I am trying to Lear how to rig and fly it. I found a couple of lines that were with the sail and I need to know if they are used with the spin and how. Thanks
 

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Feb 20, 2011
8,062
Island Packet 35 Tucson, AZ/San Carlos, MX
The top line with the block could be used as an adjustable tack line, but the bottom one sure looks like a boom vang, eh?

Google "atn snuffer" for lots of information and photos.
 
Dec 14, 2009
37
Hunter 29.5 Buffalo
You could be right about the vang, the boat has a rigid vang which could have been an upgrade and the original one was just stowed away.

How heavy are the sheets likely to be? I haven't found them yet.
 
Feb 20, 2011
8,062
Island Packet 35 Tucson, AZ/San Carlos, MX
You could be right about the vang, the boat has a rigid vang which could have been an upgrade and the original one was just stowed away.

How heavy are the sheets likely to be? I haven't found them yet.
You'll want them to be as light as possible.
 
Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
JSG is probably right about the tack line.

The bottom one (with that hook) is a cunningham.

Light is good for asym sheets. No shackles. Tie the sheets on with bowlines, just like your headsail.
 

Kermit

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Jul 31, 2010
5,686
AquaCat 12.5 17342 Wateree Lake, SC
Here's a good place to start. http://www.fxsails.com/articles.php I read and studied all 3 articles on asymmetrical spinnakers about a million times before my first attempt. I've used mine successfully several times and have also gotten frustrated several times. But dang spinnakers are pretty. Google for more articles and videos. Good luck and have fun!

p.s. The spinnaker on the fxsails.com homepage is mine. I know, I know. Everyone is shaking their heads because I've posted it so many times.