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tack line for spinnaker...

Post by jaycrawford97 »

Curious how everyone is running tack line back to cockpit for spinnaker.
Currently, I am using other bow tang hole beneath furler for tack line.
What diameter line do we use for tack line 1/4"? Also, can this tang take the load?
Don't have anchor set up at the bow that I have seen others attach it to.
Pictures would be great! :macx:
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Re: tack line for spinnaker...

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How do I post pics on this forum so I can show spinnaker and bow pulpit area?
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Here is some instructions for posting pics:

http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... ng#p287166

The tang with a small block attached to it should be fine.

I am just a bit north of you, where do you mostly sail out of?
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Seapup,
We are located in Avon, NC.
Sailing out of Cape Hatteras... Always windy here.
We also run kiteboarding school and sailing sunset charters.
www.outerbankskiting.com
www.avonharborsailing.com
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Re: tack line for spinnaker...

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I moved my headstay to the aft hole (same radius from the mast hound, so no adjustment required), and used the forward hole. But I did notice it was bending the tang a little from the side load, so a set of parrel beads or an ATN tacker on the furled headsail would eliminate that risk. Small block with 1/4" line (if memory serves), and another block on the lifeline stantion base to lead it to the cockpit for easy adjustment while sailing, though the loads can get pretty high so wear gloves and/or unload the sail before uncleating. Burned hands are no fun. :?
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Thank you Tom! Will order from APS or West Marine...
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Re: tack line for spinnaker...

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If you want to get really slick, buy a couple of stanchion fairleads to direct both the headsail furler (assuming you're using one) and the tack line back towards the cockpit. I don't think an actual sheave type is really necessary, as it's a very shallow angle you're inducing, and neither are normally adjusted under heavy load anyway, like sheets and even halyards (though either can have a heavy load applied - just not one you're handling constantly). I've had both of these fairleads (on the same boat), and to tell the truth, the sheave in the WL/2 seized and the rope ran over it just as well without turning, so the cheaper WL/1 with the stainless bullseye would be just fine for those lines, IMO.

I'm using a pair of small ball bearing sheave blocks I had laying around, shackled to the stanchion base, and it's not a clean installation. I just haven't gotten around to making it neater. Yet.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/spinlock- ... 60_007_501

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Seapup,
We are located in Avon, NC.
Sailing out of Cape Hatteras... Always windy here.
We also run kiteboarding school and sailing sunset charters.
http://www.outerbankskiting.com
http://www.avonharborsailing.com
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I know you have no lack of wind...When do you get a chance to fly a spinnaker, the 3 days a year its not gale force :!:

We used to go down there quite a bit. Was every family vacation growing up and then again every thanksgiving and spring break until I bought the sailboat. I have not tried kiteboarding yet...started windsurfing last year...about 25 years too late I guess :D

If you stop by I can show you the spinnaker/drifter furler I put together, would work well when you for take people out on calm evenings.
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Tom,
Thanks for info on "spinlock" leads, I will get them at West Marine...
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jaycrawford97 wrote:Image
Finally up, but, still need to tweak some things!
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jaycrawford97 wrote:Image
nice picture!
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Thx!
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The boat looks high at the bow, based on the boot stripe and bottom paint. Are you running without ballast?
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Never without ballast unless will pull it out of the water for a hurricane...
I always double check it as well just to make sure.
But, thanks for asking!
Jay
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