masthead spinnaker fitting

[Robert]

I'll be unstepping the mast on my CD28 in March to replace the standing rigging and to replace the mast wiring (and put a stop to the mast wire slapping). While the mast is down, I'd like to add a (I think it's called) masthead spinnaker halyard bail. I don't have a spinnaker now, but would like to have that option available. Do you just buy one of these off the shelf, or from a mailorder supplier, or does one have to be fabricated onto the existing masthead fitting? Your advice and suggestions please.

Thanks,
Robert
s/v Zephyr
CD28 #230



rbtfsh@utb1.utb.edu

[Jay Hubbard]

I'll be unstepping the mast on my CD28 in March to replace the standing rigging and to replace the mast wiring (and put a stop to the mast wire slapping). While the mast is down, I'd like to add a (I think it's called) masthead spinnaker halyard bail. I don't have a spinnaker now, but would like to have that option available. Do you just buy one of these off the shelf, or from a mailorder supplier, or does one have to be fabricated onto the existing masthead fitting? Your advice and suggestions please.

Thanks,
Robert
s/v Zephyr
CD28 #230

I have had excellent results contacting the Harken technical people at Harken.com with rigging questions. This spring will be adding rigging to set working jib/or storm jib aft of rolled genoa based on their advice.

My mast is probably the same as yours. If so you will need a bail and two bolts or pins bit longer than what you now have in the forward part of the masthead now. On the rigs I have seen with a bil the forward pin or bolt holds the forestay fitting and the 2nd one aft is usually just a through bolt. When you add the bail it goes outside of everything and protrudes forward of the forestay.


Jay H
Rope Yarn - CD28 # 245



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[Bill]

Hi Robert

I just added a spinnaker bail to my 25D yesterday. Rig Rite has the part for your mast. Here is the URL:

<A href="http://www.rigrite.com/spartan/cd4_mast.html">CD 28 Mast fittings</A>

piece of cake

bs

I'll be unstepping the mast on my CD28 in March to replace the standing rigging and to replace the mast wiring (and put a stop to the mast wire slapping). While the mast is down, I'd like to add a (I think it's called) masthead spinnaker halyard bail. I don't have a spinnaker now, but would like to have that option available. Do you just buy one of these off the shelf, or from a mailorder supplier, or does one have to be fabricated onto the existing masthead fitting? Your advice and suggestions please.

Thanks,
Robert
s/v Zephyr
CD28 #230

cd25d@rhapsodysails.com

[Ed Haley]

I did the same thing on my CD28 a few years ago and bought the plate from Rig-Rite for around $100. You can buy the Spinnaker halyard plate and a lot of other spinnaker equipment from The Sail Warehouse for about 1/3 the price. I just got their 2001 catalog yesterday. You can also go to their webpage at www.thesailwarehouse.com and ask for a catalog.

A remedy for the wire slapping in the mast was solved when I used large diameter (3/4 inch inside diameter or so) pipe insulation. It comes in 4 foot sections. I used duct tape to join sections in place around the wire(s) in case I ever wanted to remove the insulation. You probably have a power wire running to the spreader lights then splitting and going to the masthead. In addition you also probably have a radio antenna wire and maybe other power leads. If you replace the wire, try to keep the weight aloft minimal while also minimizing the effects of ir^2 (power loss from resistance) to the lights. That weight on top produces a significant lever arm that causes heeling.

Have fun!



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