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Points: 11 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote archerdos Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 February 2011 at 23:07
Steve,
I am wondering whether to hoist the spinnaker from the top of the mast.
What do you think? Will it be strong enough?
 
Rgds,  Javier
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Javier
Good question, I've contemplated this myself to possibly boost downwind performance. The short answer is I'm told that this will work, strength is not a problem.
 
Currently Rubato is configured with the spinnaker halyard(s) at the top of the forestay. This was done with purpose. Our boats have a tall rig and high aspect ratio spinnakers are less stable. So instead of going masthead on the spinnaker, I went from the top of the forestay and actually broadened the base with an oversized pole. So far this has worked well. A good experienced sailmaker should be able to help you with these types of decisions and trade offs.
 
Hope that helps
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Points: 11 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote archerdos Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 February 2011 at 19:18
Steve,
 
Thank you for your response.
I find the H400 quite stable sailing under spinnaker.  Rising the hoist, will make the  boat faster, as the sail can be made 10 square meters bigger, altough I  wil have to pay a penalty of about 3,5 seconds per mile on my rating certificate.
 
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Points: 1806 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rubato Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 February 2011 at 06:01

Javier, I guess I'm suggesting that instead of adding the extra sail area up high, there is also the option of adding it lower by using an oversized spin pole. Penalty will be about the same with either approach.
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Thanks for the replies on the conversion to conventional pole - sounds pretty straightforward!  Steve, you mention that you have an oversized pole - can you provide the dimensions?
 
Thanks!
 
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Grey Goose in lovely weather for early December on the Solent
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Evenstar,
SPL according to my PHRF cert is 16.75 feet
 
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No sailing pics, but this is a very nice spot not far from my hometown (Naples, Italy):

See http://maps.google.it/maps?hl=it&ie=UTF8&ll=40.695819,13.897276&spn=0.009647,0.016437&t=h&z=16

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Ueitugò - Hanse 400e #310
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My doctor tells me that I should go to Ischia to cure my frequent colds. I don't know if it is the daycare germs or the ordinary winter blues that causes them but nonetheless it looks like it is a place worth paying a visit.

Johan

http://www.johanhackman.se
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The whole area around Napoli is really great, but too dangerous for me (Vesuvio). Wink
BR Ralf, Ex. 'a mare' H370
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