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Re: Spinnaker rig on 836

Tim

Thanks for the note. We have yet to use our spinnaker(s) but looking
at the boat it is possible to use a standard (at least it is on the
Farr 31 I sail on) hook-up where the sheets come outside and aft to a
block about 30cm from the transome on both sides. They then head back
to a plate gunwhale mounted on the c-track just inboard and aft of the
shrouds. The plate has a cam-cleat and fairlead and the sheet/brace
is controlled from here. It would be interesting to hear from more
seasoned Corasir sailors as to whether this is overkill - I have seen
photos of the sheets coming from the chute direct to the plate without
heading aft. With the comparatively light forces on the spinnaker
compared to larger boats, maybe the simpler second option might be
better. I intend to try both - I assume you would want to as well.

Hope that helps. Will try to send you some photos of our bits and
pieces.

Marcus







Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:57 am

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Hi folks Having become a recent Corsair owner, I am trying to track down any other Corsairs sailing (or not) in Tasmania. I am aware of a number of fleets...
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Jul 26, 2006
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Greeting Marcus! I am a recent new owner also of 157. However, I'm in the Illawarra about 1 hr south of Sydney. Hope all goes well. I am doing a full...
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Jul 30, 2006
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Tim Thanks for the note. We have yet to use our spinnaker(s) but looking at the boat it is possible to use a standard (at least it is on the Farr 31 I sail...
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