correct length & dia for spinnaker sheets

[JeffJuneau]

Hi, I have a 2009 26M that is rigged for an asymmetrical spinnaker and the original asymmetric spinnaker with sock. I need to find correctly sized spinnaker sheets for it. I wondered if anyone has a recommendation for the desired length and diameter for the spinnaker sheet? What online marine supplier would you go to for it! Also, I noticed that some spinnakers use a single sheet and some use two sheets. Which approach (1 or 2) works best for a 26M? Thanks, Jeff

[WinSome]

You should connect directly with BWY. ( Blue Water Yachts) or Visit their site, then maybe call’em for specific info Re your setup. You are looking at 110’ of 1/4”maybe more. Enjoy!

[JeffJuneau]

Thank you winSome, Wow, are you saying perhaps a total of 110' total, for 55' on each side, and possibly more? I see the windward slack-line would need to go the full width of the sail and then back to the rear track and cars. So I knew it would be a long one. Quarter inch dia...Would that be the same as our jib sheet diameter? Yes, good advice on contacting BWY. I contact the folks at BWY at least a couple times a year for parts and advice. I am still curious as to what the guidelines are for calculating the length of each sheet on a 26M, or what length folks here typically use for that model. Appreciate the information, as always. Jeff

[WinSome]

Our jib sheet and halyards are 5/16”. Even 3/8”. Nicer to handle with the higher, frequent loads on them.
With the spinner you also want the line load to be less.

[Be Free]

Make sure whatever you get will work with your existing sheaves, cars, and clutches. Getting a diameter that won't work is an expensive mistake.

[JeffJuneau]

Thank you all for your information, and I took your advice to contact BWY. Todd pointed me to their web site, as I had missed the 110' spinnaker sheet listed under the "lines and rigging" category. It uses 1/4" dia line. It looks like that size won't bind up in my two cars I am going to run the sheets to on the rear tracks. It that doesn't work adequately, Todd mentioned that blocks can be attached to the rear cleats.