Hi Steve,

I have my spinnaker sheets rigged with a 2:1 purchase. I like the setup a lot and have no plans to switch back. Without it, I would not be able to sail F16HP Uni because I'm not strong enough to handle the sheet by myself and sail. When setting up the 2:1 purchase, make sure the blocks that attached to the spinnaker are as close as possible to the clew. If not, they tend to hang up on the brindle. The only disadvantage with the 2:1 system is the added line on the tramp since the 2:1 system requires a longer sheet. I started with 72 ft long spinnaker sheet (5/16 Dia) but I think I am going to cut it shorter to somewhere around 55 ft. The ends of the sheet have clips on them so in very light winds, they can be unclipped from the ratched blocks so the sheet can be converted temporarially into a 1:1 purchase. I havn't tried unclipping them while racing so I don't know how it will work. There may be a problem if you have to put the 2:1 purchase back while racing.

Jennifer Lindsay
Taipan 4.9 #262