Is a Mac 26 M to small for a spinnaker swing?
It seems like it is, but thought I would ask see if anyone has done it.
Spinnaker swing
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Carrierjason
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Re: Spinnaker swing
Never done it but I would say yes it is.
Rig is to flimsy, the boat is not heavy enough and there is no backstay either.
I also handle my spinnaker sheets without winches so I doubt it would produce enough lift to get anyone out of the water, except in a gale
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Rig is to flimsy, the boat is not heavy enough and there is no backstay either.
I also handle my spinnaker sheets without winches so I doubt it would produce enough lift to get anyone out of the water, except in a gale
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Re: Spinnaker swing
The tipping moment for the power sailors is under 100kg at the top of the mast, so I think swing from the spin would be too close to this...