NickS Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hi, Before I get too enthusiastic about fitting a pole etc to the Windrush 14, would it matter that the Windrush doesn't have any centreboard or dagger boards; such as the AO, 430 etc. I can't find the reference but seem to remember someone writing that you need the boards down when flying the asymmetrical spinnaker. Also has anyone already tried it with the Windrush. Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TornadoSport260 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 been there tried that... my suggestion dont do it... we bent a mast slightly. but boards will not mean much because Hobie 16;s run kites with no boards ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl J Barrett Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 If you keep the anchor point for the spinnaker just above the hounds there shouldn't be any problem with the mast as the normal rigging takes most of any load created by the spinnaker. If you went to a mast head kite then you would be asking for trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverNickname Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I run a spinnker on a Nacra 4.5 (just over 14ft) and don't have dagger boards. Perhaps they meant that if you had boards, they should be down.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thanks for all the replies. Does anyone have a simple line diagram of what lines I need to hoist and retract the spinnaker? I have enough hassle with the main and jib lines trying to wash off the back of the trampoline so I would like it all to be as self contained as possible. Has anyone tried the furled style as opposed to pulling it out of the snuffer etc? I find the idea of launching and retreiving the spinnaker as well as steering a little daunting but I'm willing to give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TornadoSport260 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 whats your email nick and i'll send something across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Thanks, my email is nshard@hotmail.com I'm especially interested in what lines I'd need to successfully retrieve the spinnaker single handed. The halyards etc for getting it up don't seem too hard to work out, but getting it back down worries me a little...I'd hate to become all entangled and tear the spinnaker and looking a total pratt isn;t high on my list if to do's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacraholic Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi Nick, Brett tried a kite on a Windrush 14 at the nationals last year (WA)in Busselton, used a cherub kite and rigged up few other bits and pieces. Kite wasnt quite right but he said it was a bit of fun. Ill try dig up some photos of it sailing, now where did i put them..... As for boards, on the F18 we only have about 20% of the board down when under kite. With the windrush' assymetric hulls you shouldnt need boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbird Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Mast head should be no problem just keep the main locked tight. IF you do not have a cam cleat....you can't do this. The main is the running back stay and you can only use your traveller to adjust it. Keep trim with spinny sheet only. I am at present fitting a factory mast head to my H17 with that floppy comtip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDean Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Nick, Any progress to report or pics of yr project? Regards Mike Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted June 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Originally posted by MikeDean: Nick, Any progress to report or pics of yr project? Regards Mike Dean Have all the pulleys, rope, bowsprit,but unfortunately not the most important part...a sail. I'm keeping my eye out for a suitable size asymetric at the moment but they don't come up too often. Also saving some cash for a new one if it comes to that. Hopefully not as that is a slow process with a non sailing partner who can not understand why I'd even want to do it, let alone spend money she feels would be better spent. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Can you also send me a spinnaker diagram and parts list to hihosilver1953@yahoo.com.au Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Barber Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 On 28/02/2008 at 3:43 PM, TornadoSport260 said: whats your email nick and i'll send something across. Is there any chance you could email me a copy please dongaratv@gmail.com I'm trying to setup a roller reefing code 0, and its interesting to see other peoples ideas. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Barber Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 On 02/06/2008 at 3:39 AM, NickS said: Have all the pulleys, rope, bowsprit,but unfortunately not the most important part...a sail. I'm keeping my eye out for a suitable size asymetric at the moment but they don't come up too often. Also saving some cash for a new one if it comes to that. Hopefully not as that is a slow process with a non sailing partner who can not understand why I'd even want to do it, let alone spend money she feels would be better spent. Nick Hong Kong sail company will make you a new one for about $300.00. They are making me a code 0 at the moment. We have used there sails before and they make a nice sail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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