Rigging my Asymmetrical Cruising Spinnaker?

Posted By: Capt-Dave
Date: 12/13/10 9:15a.m.

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Ok; I’ve ordered an Asymmetrical Cruising Spinnaker for my Monty 15 (should have it in January) now I need to start figuring out the rigging. I was thinking I’d rig snatch-blocks for the sheet lines and attach them with a pendent to the aft cleats. However I’m not sure where I’ll tie the sheet lines off once they pass through these blocks. I don’t have any cleats amidships. I figure I'll purchase sheet lines that are twice the length of the boat each but I'm not sure on the size (diameter)? I would prefer them to be light weight sheets as I don't plan on launching this thing in a hurricane. Since an asymmetrical spinnaker fly's without the use of a pole I thought I would attach another snatch-block at the bow (in front of the forestay) then run a line from the tack of the spinnaker down through that block and back to the cockpit. That should allow me to adjust the height of the spinnaker as it is flying. Any Monty asymmetrical spinnaker experience out there? Photos? Thanks for the help Capt. Dave - s/v Trekka (#416)