The trick I use to avoid moving the tiller while transitioning from the boat to the trapeze is to lay the tiller extension down so it rests on the top of the hull. I press down so that I touch both the tiller extension and hull with my rear hand, keeping the tiller from moving. I kinda lock down the tiller by simultaneously grabbing the hull with one hand. For the 2 seconds I need to transition this seems to work pretty well.

My only purpose in placing the spin block near the rear cross beam is to have an anchor point that is near the rear of the boat, rather than the front of the boat. When the boat slows quickly, this provides stability for me on the wire that a forward point does not. A bungee cord does not seem like good idea for attaching the block for this purpose.

My rear block is a snatch block (one that I can open as needed to add or remove the spin sheet). I used this type block so I could switch the position if I had a crew member, or in case I needed more spin sheet slack.

Having said that,I admit I am no expert in this solo spin while trapping subject. I am here to learn.

spfechner :
Do you actually use the rear block? As in put a load on it or handle the sheet from it? I dont, the rear beam block is only there to pick up the slacked sheet. Some here use blocks (myself) and others use stainless rings. Both work pretty darn good. Its all about keeping a tidy tramp which helps keep things out of the way.

I'm sure you're right regarding the bungee. In my case, I haven't trapped under spinnaker, and continue sheeting as before, i.e. to the block at the forward cross bar.

This is what I was referring to. A block on the rear beam that is handling load, so as to NOT pull the crew forward while trapped under spin. Seems most useful under 1-up sailing.

Any pics? Does it interfere with skipper? traveller?

Mine just looks like this one. Same exact thing, only difference is the block is ronstan.

I have no idea about fixing the block to the rear beam. BUT if I were to, I will need a longer spin sheet. Although that is an easy fix as I can install some pig tails. OBVIOUSLY, I will need a longer sheet in order to trap out with spin up. Sometimes when I am trapped out with spin up, the bungee cord is extended maybe 10 to 12 inches and goes back and forth as I sheet in and out.

Hi all,

I would imagine you may want to avoid running spin sheet to back beam, as skipper and crew if 2 up will be moving over the top of it every tack and in and out off trap.

I have allways thought one of the advantages of having the spin sheeting off the side stay, was that it stayed out of the way up forward.

I have no problem with being pulled forward by the spin sheet, 2 ratchets fix this <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />, the load on the sheet is so light all you do is hold it in your hand. No load pulling forward until you need to pull the sheet in that is <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />.

I have tried bungee systems to take up the slack but found they made the feel on the sheet strange. We use a bungee with a ring on it about a foot long, tied to the clew of the spinnaker, which the return chord passes through, this causes the sheets to be pulled into the chute earlier than they otherwise would, taking up some slack. But if your'e sheets are long enough for trapping off the back off the boat you still get some slack on deck, but not enough to be a problem.

Best Wishes for Xmas.

Regards Gary. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hi all,

hopefully a picture is worth a thousand words, attached is a picture of bungee attached to clew of spinnaker.

Regards Gary. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hi all,

I do use a extra pair of pulley's, see attachment, these keep the spin sheet close to hand for singlehanding and stop the sheet from catching on the central sheeting cleat.

Regards Gary. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

That is actually a very neat trick Gary, I will definately try that one this coming season as I really would like less excess spi sheet on my trampoline.

Holger, just come to the F16 event at Zandvoort 2007 and you can see all the different systems yourself. And I dare say you can test sail most systems as well. Best way to tell which systems you like and want to copy.

Wouter

and a closer shot.

Bollocks, that's to secure the esky and you know it

happy xmas everyone, tis the season to be *hiccup* tipsy

Yes if things work as planned i will come to Zandvoort with my own Blade, but it is now time to think about lines and setup to have my Blade ready in early 2007. I can have the Blade fitted to my needs, and try to start with a setup that will most probably work, and avoid what other found as not well functional. Therefore my other thread "F16 lines and layout" to collect different layouts and the thinking behind it to chose the best.
Holger

Okay,

We'll be looking out for you at Zandvoort.

Wouter