Spinnaker for Tiki 38 - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-29T12:42:09Zhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/spinnaker-for-tiki-38?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Dave and Hans for your…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2013-07-24:2195841:Comment:1037882013-07-24T01:56:38.864ZAlf Bangerthttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/AlfBangert
<p>Thanks Dave and Hans for your input; I am hoping to find a decent used spinnaker. That's why I would like to know what the optimal dimensions are, so that I can look for one nearest to that. Finishing and launching this build ate into the cruising kitty some so now it's time to tighten those purse strings!</p>
<p>-Alf</p>
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<p>Thanks Dave and Hans for your input; I am hoping to find a decent used spinnaker. That's why I would like to know what the optimal dimensions are, so that I can look for one nearest to that. Finishing and launching this build ate into the cruising kitty some so now it's time to tighten those purse strings!</p>
<p>-Alf</p>
<p></p> our mast is only 10.5m high.…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2013-07-19:2195841:Comment:1037362013-07-19T10:25:18.825Zwakataiteahttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/wakataitea
<p>our mast is only 10.5m high. we use a symetric spi and have a drifter too. great sails... you will need i one day. specially the drfter is very usefull for us. works till 80 degree upwind and is smaller then the spi of course... we use it in stronger wind liek a spi... too.</p>
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<p>our mast is only 10.5m high. we use a symetric spi and have a drifter too. great sails... you will need i one day. specially the drfter is very usefull for us. works till 80 degree upwind and is smaller then the spi of course... we use it in stronger wind liek a spi... too.</p>
<p></p> Hi Alf
I use an asymmetrical…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2013-07-19:2195841:Comment:1035702013-07-19T02:55:18.886ZDave Vinnicombehttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/DaveVinnicombe
<p>Hi Alf</p>
<p>I use an asymmetrical spinnaker in a 'snuffer sock'. Works an absolute treat particularly in light weather and can be carried on a beam reach.</p>
<p>If you can get the sail maker down to your boat s/he will measure it up with little trouble. I extended my rig by a metre so my measurements would be wrong on a standard size rig. Otherwise a line drawing of the boat and sail plan may be adequate.</p>
<p>Mine is rigged with a continuous tack line running through turning blocks…</p>
<p>Hi Alf</p>
<p>I use an asymmetrical spinnaker in a 'snuffer sock'. Works an absolute treat particularly in light weather and can be carried on a beam reach.</p>
<p>If you can get the sail maker down to your boat s/he will measure it up with little trouble. I extended my rig by a metre so my measurements would be wrong on a standard size rig. Otherwise a line drawing of the boat and sail plan may be adequate.</p>
<p>Mine is rigged with a continuous tack line running through turning blocks tied to each bows and cleated off on the mooring cleats on the mast case.</p>
<p>The turning blocks for the sheet/clew are opposite the leading edge of my pod so that I have a good lead to the jammers on the pod. </p>
<p>A snuffer sock makes the sail very easy to manage when hoisting and dropping as well as stowing in the sail locker.</p>
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<p>Dave</p>