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F18 Spinnaker Sheet Length? #183950
07/02/09 08:45 AM
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I need a new spinn sheet for my N570, it's go an F18 spin and the setup is very similar to that of an F18. My current sheet is about 40foot and too short for trapping. What do you length guys run?


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Re: F18 Spinnaker Sheet Length? [Re: krona] #184020
07/03/09 05:17 AM
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It varies from boat to boat (spinnaker cuts and sheeting points) and height of crew.



Re: F18 Spinnaker Sheet Length? [Re: krona] #184062
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Rig it up in light winds with a thin piece of over-length cheap rope that you don't mind trimming down to get the right length


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Re: F18 Spinnaker Sheet Length? [Re: TEAMVMG] #184118
07/04/09 08:05 AM
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also depends if you will use a pigtail, blocks on the clew, etc.


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