I want to run a cruising spinnaker halyard for my 1984 Hunter 31. I have not been to the top of my stick. I'm trying to save at least one trip up there. How would I attach my block? What diameter line and how long? What size sheets would you reccommend. Thanks Steve
spinnaker halyard
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1. Don't know how to attach the block. 2. But it should be good for 3/8" line. 3. 3/8" line. 4. 80-90 feet 5. 5/8" line for good grip 6. Here's a free idea for bowsprit...
1. Don't know how to attach the block. 2. But it should be good for 3/8" line. 3. 3/8" line. 4. 80-90 feet 5. 5/8" line for good grip 6. Here's a free idea for bowsprit...
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...spectra, which I highly recommend, then a clean exit block in the mast is all that you need to run your spinnaker halyard. If you use anything else you will need to have a block on a bail with a SWL of about 1500#. Halyard length should be 2 1/2X mast height(3/8 line is plenty). Your spinnaker sheets should be twice the length of your boat each, again 3/8 line is plenty. I would also consider a pair of 3/16 lines for light air.
...spectra, which I highly recommend, then a clean exit block in the mast is all that you need to run your spinnaker halyard. If you use anything else you will need to have a block on a bail with a SWL of about 1500#. Halyard length should be 2 1/2X mast height(3/8 line is plenty). Your spinnaker sheets should be twice the length of your boat each, again 3/8 line is plenty. I would also consider a pair of 3/16 lines for light air.
Masthead set for spinnaker
OK, Clicked on the wrong place. Look for the title above, "Masthead set for spinnaker" . You don't need an extra block for your spinnaker.
OK, Clicked on the wrong place. Look for the title above, "Masthead set for spinnaker" . You don't need an extra block for your spinnaker.
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