Prindle 16 Race - adding a spinnaker with snuffer, new jib etc for reggata

kuba730

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Posted: Mar 30, 2017 - 07:26 PM

Hi all,

I'm upgrading my Prindle 16 for reggata (races with texel, yardstick).
I added a snuffer system with spinaker (17m2). On weekend I will add photos with sail. I also change a jib - it is much lower (attached to spi pole) and jib sheets will be at front crossbar to better trim.
I added an album in technical tips but here you have a few photos also - maybe for somebody it will be helpful!

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wanderoo222

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Posted: Mar 30, 2017 - 07:33 PM

Nice looking boat, enjoy

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Jonathan

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Posted: Mar 30, 2017 - 08:07 PM

I really like the black crossbars and mast!

Jonathan
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Posted: Mar 31, 2017 - 09:07 AM

Very nice Prindle!

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kuba730

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Posted: Mar 31, 2017 - 06:07 PM

Thanks guys!! Unfortunatelly sails didn't arrived today so I will do some photos next week with spinnaker end new jib.

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Kuba,

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pbegle

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Posted: Mar 31, 2017 - 06:19 PM

Who made Spinnaker & snuffer ? Pete
kuba730

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Posted: Apr 01, 2017 - 06:57 AM

Spi pole (3,05 m) is from windsurfing mast, ring and snuffer bag is from nacra f18 (2,5m long). Sail is from polish sailmaker Bryt Sails. They do a lot of sails also for A-Cat.

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Kuba,

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kuba730

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Posted: Apr 06, 2017 - 03:12 PM

So here is the spinaker (it is flat because of no wind that day)

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Kuba,

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MN3

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Posted: Apr 06, 2017 - 03:32 PM

I think you put your sail on sideways
kuba730

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Posted: Apr 11, 2017 - 06:13 AM

Here are jibs:

Edited by kuba730 on Apr 11, 2017 - 06:15 AM.

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kornel

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Posted: Apr 24, 2017 - 06:28 AM

nice job ! :)
see you in Goczałkowice
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Posted: Apr 24, 2017 - 07:38 AM

And now for something completely different...
I just realized that this boat is white. In the first pic it looks like baby blue, I guess it was in a shadow or something.

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Marty
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kuba730

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Posted: Apr 24, 2017 - 04:36 PM

kornelnice job ! :)
see you in Goczałkowice

Thx Kornel!! :) Maybe we will be racing without snow ;)

martyrAnd now for something completely different...
I just realized that this boat is white. In the first pic it looks like baby blue, I guess it was in a shadow or something.

Boat is white :) Probably shadow

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Kuba,

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catmodding

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Posted: Apr 24, 2017 - 07:22 PM

Isn't a spi on a P16 mast something the cat is not build for?
Like the Dart 18 it has no spreaders, diamond wires whatsoever.
Have seen Dart 18 masts break with a spi up and driven hard.

A

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kuba730

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Posted: May 02, 2017 - 03:52 AM

https://vimeo.com/215618460

Edited by kuba730 on May 02, 2017 - 12:42 PM.

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Kuba,

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MN3

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Posted: May 02, 2017 - 09:40 AM

QuoteIsn't a spi on a P16 mast something the cat is not build for?

you are correct - this cat was not designed with a spin in mind -
but these are very robust cats and probably can withstand the tension and torsion that is going on
don't forget the h16 has a spin kit - and i say a prindle is at least as robust as a hobie, if not more... (prindles dont seem to be as prone to soft hulls as hobies from what i can tell)

the mast on the other hand is very susceptible to failure from these forces
the cycling alone (when gybing repeatedly) is probably the worst part of it .... and i would think the more you use it, the more likely you are to killing your mast. But the mast can be replaced pretty easy and the mast is about the same cost as the spin set up itself -

so as long as you can "stomach" the risk and costs- enjoy
catmodding

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Posted: May 02, 2017 - 05:30 PM

kuba730https://vimeo.com/215618460Edited by kuba730 on May 02, 2017 - 12:42 PM.

Nice one, good vid. Now show me one with the spi up ..
One advise, you need a line/shockcord from the rear beam
to prevent you from falling forward while trapezing.
There's a threat about this here at the BC.

A

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pbegle

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Posted: May 02, 2017 - 05:49 PM

Or footloops (10") on the gunwale by drilling thru the lip. I use 4 on each side. Pete
kuba730

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Posted: May 11, 2017 - 07:41 PM

catmodding
kuba730https://vimeo.com/215618460Edited by kuba730 on May 02, 2017 - 12:42 PM.

Nice one, good vid. Now show me one with the spi up ..
One advise, you need a line/shockcord from the rear beam
to prevent you from falling forward while trapezing.
There's a threat about this here at the BC.

A

Thanks! Here you are some short vid with spi from regatta:)
https://vimeo.com/217091498
And here is a galery from reggata you can see it with spi up:
http://katamarany-poludnie.pl/foty/

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Kuba,

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