Spinnaker handling on Hunter 170

[steven schneir]

Does anyone have any tips on spinnaker handling on the Hunter 170, both for launching and retrieving? Is anyone using anytype of bag or tube? Poles?thanks, Steven

 

[Phil]

Spinnaker handling

Hunter does sell a spinnaker kit. I use mine just pulling it out of the front storage compartment. I leave the first couple of snaps undone. Works quite well

 

[Bill O'Donovan]

Two tips

1. Buy the chute. Less trouble, no tearing.2. Be sure to run the clew line completely outside all shrouds and lifelines. Otherwise it will foul.

 

[Edward L Smith]

I use a 6 Gallon Plastic Bucket

and when I go out I am all set up so if I get a good downwind run I use it. The bucket is a good place to store the spinnaker and all lines. After use I hang all the lines and spinnaker off the mast and rinse good and wind dry. Make sure you don't put it away wet. Oh yeh, I single handed sailor. I furl the main and jib when I run up the spinnaker. I kind of like it since the asymetrical lets you come around to a beam reack when wind is low. Yeah, keep your knife at hand to cut loose if you get in trouble. Even if you have to cut a couple of lines you should be able to hang on to the spinnaker, but it's only some material.