Storm Jib for C310

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Chris Connor

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Jul 16, 2006
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Hello Everyone:

I am preparing to have my C310 inspected in May by a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) inspector from the UK so that I can teach RYA sailing courses here in Halifax (The Canadian Yachting Association is working in partnership with RYA to bring the program to Canada).

One of the requirements is to have a storm jib onboard. I have considered the ATN gale sail but RYA has indicated this may not be suitable. They prefer a separate storm jib that has its own inner-stay.

I am considering a solent stay ( an inner-forestay variation where the inner-stay is attached to the mast very near the main forestay fitting) or using a storm jib with a dyneema luff (which becomes the stay) using the spinnaker head block and a pad eye on deck somewhere abaft the anchor locker. The whole point is to bring the CoE aft when the main is furled down for heavy weather.

I am wondering if anyone on the forum has considered a similar arrangement or has a better idea?

Has anyone secured a pad eye forward on the deck in this position?

Regards

Chris
 
rpwillia

rpwillia

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Sep 29, 2008
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Don't get too dramatic

I have flow a drifter a few times. Instead of installing a pad eye you could used the bracket the furler/forestay hooks onto as there are 2-3 holes in that fitting aft of the forestay. I have a shackle there that worked fine.

Naturally, PaulJ may have a better solution. ;)
 
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Chris Connor

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Jul 16, 2006
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Interference with drum?

Thanks rpwillia:

I have considered the stem head bracket but thought the pendant from the shackle to the bottom of the storm jib might chafe on the drum for the roller furling. If there is enough clearance this is the option I will most certainly take. I don't like the idea of adding padeyes to the deck.

Cheers,

Chris
 
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sailliny

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Aug 7, 2007
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Not wanting to highjack is thread, but why does one you need a storm jib? I can understand the need if you have a hank on head sail. But if all you need to do is furl in your Jib. Why the need for a storm Jib?
 
Silvio

Silvio

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Dec 1, 2010
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Catalina 310 Solomons Island, MD
sailliny said:
Not wanting to highjack is thread, but why does one you need a storm jib? I can understand the need if you have a hank on head sail. But if all you need to do is furl in your Jib. Why the need for a storm Jib?
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Good question sailny,
From my limited understanding of all things sailing I believe that a storm sail, either a trysail or storm jib, is made of much sturdier fabric than your typical main or jib. I believe they also have a flatter cut to the sail.

I think the idea is to move the moment arm closer to the deck to reduce heal while still providing enough driving effort to maintain steerage and balance of the boat.
 
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