How do I run spinnaker halyard outside the mast instead of inside the

[prv]

So yes it does rub on the leading edge of the spreaders.

The reference to the spreaders wasn't meant to sound accusatory, just trying to be clear which line I meant

I've not seen one coming from so high up the mast before, but perhaps it's to do with having the staysail (I've only handled spinnakers on sloops). Your talk of using it as a safety line at the masthead makes more sense to me now :encouragement:

I still think you should leave your spinnaker halyard as designed, and just shift it a little each day to avoid chafe. Or possibly investigate the high-tech-fibre anti-chafe sleeves that can be stitched onto a line at strategic points.

Pete

 

[knuterikt]

My yacht is not short of strings up the mast. There is Genoa halyard, staysail halyard, mainsail halyard, spinnaker halyard, pole up, topping lift and passerelle lift.

I will have to have a closer look when next on board to see if there is space on the crane for a second block. If not I will put a double block up instead.

Thanks for all the advice

TS

Often the spinnaker crane is symmetrical, do you have a similar arm on port side, for external halyard that is all you need (should be able to spot that from the deck - use binoculars).
(For internal you will also need halyard exit close to the top as you have on starboard side and an exit on the side of the mast.)

Replacing the existing block with a double one can have some undesired effects.
The load will be on on sheave only so the block will hang askew and give chafe from the side of the block on the rope, replacing one chafe point with a new one.

Seems to me that converting to external can introduce new places where chafe can happen..
I would have preferred to have two spinnaker halyards - and pull the halyard for inspection during the crossing..

 

[tudorsailor]

Often the spinnaker crane is symmetrical, do you have a similar arm on port side, for external halyard that is all you need (should be able to spot that from the deck - use binoculars).
(For internal you will also need halyard exit close to the top as you have on starboard side and an exit on the side of the mast.)

Replacing the existing block with a double one can have some undesired effects.
The load will be on on sheave only so the block will hang askew and give chafe from the side of the block on the rope, replacing one chafe point with a new one.

Seems to me that converting to external can introduce new places where chafe can happen..
I would have preferred to have two spinnaker halyards - and pull the halyard for inspection during the crossing..[/QUOTE]

I knew someone would ask this obvious question and expose my ignorance about my own boat! I have only recently had these thoughts about a second halyard and so have not had the opportunity to look to see if there is another arm on the port side. I am in London. Boat is in Croatia. I cannot find a photo either. Its only by chance that I took a picture of the radar (as I am selling it) and the picture shows the starboard side nicely

I will feed back in the Spring.

Thanks

TS