[C38] Spinnaker trim, reaching strut? twings/barber hauler?

[morris pam]

Thanks so much!   

--- Bill King <wcking1 at cox.net> wrote:

> Pam,
> 
> We do use a reaching strut anytime the pole goes
> more than 45degrees forward 
> of the beam.  It is just over 7' long and attaches
> to a padeye mounted on 
> the mast.  When horizontal it lays about a foot
> above the lifelines.  We 
> also rig a twinger on the spinnaker sheet.  It is
> just a small harken block 
> with a piece of line hanging down.  We attach it to
> the toerail.
> 
> Hope this helps some and if you need spare parts, my
> boat is for sale.
> Just google Island Starr or Southern California
> Yacht Sales.
> 
> Bill King
> 
> 
> > Hi all,
> > I need some help on spinnaker trim and setup.    
> I
> > have lot's of experience racing a J30 which is an
> end
> > 2 end jibe with single sheets and guys.
> >
> > I have a catalina 38 hull 159 on the Chesapeake
> Bay. I
> > have just started racing her this year but I need
> some
> > help and suggestions on best placement for the
> leads,
> > foreguy, etc.
> >
> > What I've noticed is on a closer spinnaker reach,
> The
> > guy is on the shrouds.     How do you racers set
> this
> > up?   I know some boats use a reaching strut which
> I
> > do not have.   I am familiar with twings/barber
> > hauler.   Any help is appreciated.    Thanks, Pam
> >
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