[quote=texastuma][quote=aprosser]I've prepping my 21SE for flying the spinaker that came with it, but I have some doubts about the setup. I've got a lot of line ordered, so if I need to make any changes, now is the time!
The boat came witha trentec pole that appears to have been modified to mount on the striker rod without the "lower gudgeon" on the front crossbar.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/BvuqUzC.jpg[/img]
While it seems unlikely that I can find the original parts, could anyone recommend a alternative mounting solution? I'm trying to figure this thing out, so any insights as to what's best adapted from other boats I would love to hear about it. Lots of pics attached for the sake of conversation...
I see the line routing in the original hobie kit, but I instead have a separate halyard, a tack line that feeds through the pole and exits out the tip, and a loop of guy lines terminate in the same tip the tack exits from.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/BKjfQ3O.jpg[/img]
If there is a better routing, I'd love to learn from someone else's experience instead of the trial and error method!
Here's a link to my more pics:
[url]https://imgur.com/a/BBYeaEq[/url]
Thanks for any input!Edited by aprosser on Jul 31, 2023 - 06:23 AM. [/quote]
I have done spins on cats since 1989.. I have done the trial and error.. break it and repeat. It appears this was designed and rigged before Hobie came out with a kit.
I would suggest against the pole butt on the dolphin striker. I would install a 1/4" bolt on the butt of the pole facing outward then drill a 1/4" hole in the front beam centered. Stick the bolt in the hole and pole is attached. Majority of the load is compression.
There are two ways to run a chute on a beach cat; low and slow or high and fast. Most of the old school boats do better with low and slow. I see what they did on the adjustable whisker stays and I would change them to fixed piece of Dyneema. There was an idea years ago of moving the pole back and forth to bring the pole tip to windward. This idea can be effective, but it gives too many chances for error. Keep It Simple...
There are pros/cons for having separate tack and halyard and for having them combined. If you run a snuffer, the combined tack/halyard does better. Dropping the chute on the tramp, I have used both methods and prefer having them separate. I have had times where I wanted the halyard down, but keep the tack tight to stream the chute out. This is a personal preference on which works best for you.
At some point, you'll need to go out, break some poles, shred a chute or two and learn what works and what doesn't.[/quote]
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