Masthead spinnaker block

Farmer Wayne · Post by **Farmer Wayne** » Apr 21st, '16, 05:01

I am looking for directions and or photos for installing a masthead spinnaker block on my TY weekender. I am concerned about the screws or rivets rubbing on the main hallard. Any tips, sizes, or other info would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks
Farmer Wayne

ariasis · Post by **ariasis** » Apr 21st, '16, 22:06

Your halyard should be internal so you should not have any rubbing. Next time I get down to the boat I'll get the rino lens on my camera and take some photos for you. The mast is up already for e season but I can probably get some good shots from he ground.

Farmer Wayne · Post by **Farmer Wayne** » Apr 22nd, '16, 04:32

Chris,

The concerns I am having with the halliard is how close is it to the front of the mast and how far down from the top should I drill the holes.
Then there is the question,, screws or pop. Anyhooo, any pictures or suggestions will be of great value.

Thanks
Farmer Wayne

Steve Laume · Post by **Steve Laume** » Apr 23rd, '16, 07:11

I installed the spinnaker block at the mast head by using the pin for the fore stay. No new holes required and it gets it as high as possible. You just need to work out some toggles but there is room in the mast head fitting for this to work, Steve.

Farmer Wayne · Post by **Farmer Wayne** » Apr 23rd, '16, 10:04

Steve

I am not sure of what you are telling me. The TY weekender is a fractional rig so the fore stay does not connect at the masthead.
Thanks
Farmer Wayne

Steve Laume · Post by **Steve Laume** » Apr 23rd, '16, 18:53

I'm sorry, it has been a while since I have sailed the Ty. I used the fore stay pin and had a fractional spinnaker. On Raven I mounted a bail on the top of the mast head fitting by drilling and tapping it. That might work on the Ty as well if you want to go to the mast head, Steve.

ariasis · Post by **ariasis** » Apr 24th, '16, 19:31

Here are a few pictures.

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Farmer Wayne · Post by **Farmer Wayne** » Apr 25th, '16, 02:31

Chris,
Thanks for the photos, now I have enough info to get myself in trouble
Farmer Wayne

ariasis · Post by **ariasis** » Apr 25th, '16, 19:38

Enjoy!

gates_cliff · Post by **gates_cliff** » Jul 23rd, '16, 08:35

I'm finally getting roller furling for my CD 27, Katie Girl, and as we get into the real "dawg days" of summer on the Chesapeake it occurred to me that I ought to think about an asymmetrical spinnaker. This won't be done anytime soon since I've poured out quite a few "boat units" this year already. Nonetheless, I've started thinking about, nobody ever accuses me of not employing long range planning (others, my wife, might say day dreaming!)

I'm particularly interested in how/where to install a spinnaker halyard block since the 27 is not a fractional rig.

Thanks!

rjnale · Post by **rjnale** » Jul 25th, '16, 19:55

Cliff,
I think Steve's idea would work since you mention the 27 isn't a fractional rig.
I have a Typhoon Daysailer which is a masthead rig that came with a Gennacker.
On my masthead crane the forward pin is the Gennacker halyard block and the second pin is the fore stay.
I attached a diagram similar to my masthead without the anchor light.
I hope it helps.
Rick

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