Can this be used on a spinnaker? I have used them on gennakers on monohulls. [url] http://www.spinnakershop.com/Spinnaker%20Sock.htm/url ]
I need a cost effective method to fly this spin that is currently set up for hand release and retrieve. I already know Andrew is going say that this method is fine 😆 , which I agree Andrew. I am just looking for a safer method.
1988 H21SE spi
I wouldn't go with the sock. You will have a huge pile of material up high when the sail is out and it will create a huge amount of windage when 'socked'. You will have to run a line to a pulley at the tack of the pole to pull the sock down.
The windage might be fine with you, but you will never be able to right the boat with the sail in the sock.
Dan Berger
Nofolk, VA - Hobie Fleet 32
Supercat 15
A Cat USA139
this method is fine!!!
that sock will work. you just need to hire mini-me or one of the guys from willi wonka to sit out on the end of your spin pole. simply give him the "sign" and he can pull down the sock.
In the event of a capsize he can swim out and remove the entire system
please post pics, i look forward to seeing mini-me in action
🙂
MN3
What kind of price are you looking at for the H21SE? For the money you may be better off with a snuffer system. Plus an extra set of lines for the sock...your boat will start to look like Andrew's. 😆
edited by: flightlead, May 05, 2010 - 03:33 PM
JS
H21SE
The SpaceCoast
Does anyone know where I can buy a snuffer from? Used and cheap is the way I would like to go. Also I have to be able to fit a 35m spin in it.
1988 H21SE spi
Does anyone know where I can buy a snuffer from? Used and cheap is the way I would like to go. Also I have to be able to fit a 35m spin in it.
new gear from Jill Nickerson (the pro racer Robbie Daniels wife) - funinthesun at juno.com
many people are going to the SNU snuffer, i know 2 guys who just got theirs and it works great - http://www.gobarefootstudio.com/snu_08.html
i found this used one (not sure if still available)
http://hobie-tiger.ning.com/forum/topics/snu-snuffer?xg_source=activity
MN3
andrewscott wrote:
i found this used one (not sure if still available)
http://hobie-tiger.ning.com/forum/topics/snu-snuffer?xg_source=activity
Thanks, good info as usual. I emailed to see if available.
1988 H21SE spi
I checked it out, looks reasonable, but there is a snag as always. My spinnaker pole is 2 1/4" dia, most of these midpole systems are for 1.5".
1988 H21SE spi