Spin vs Jib
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Spin vs Jib
For the last two years I have seen several cats rigged with main and spin, but no jib. These spins seem to be on the small side, yet the boat move along quite nicely. These spins are used on most points of sail as well. What's the deal?
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Re: Spin vs Jib
smaller spins are designed to allow you to get lift in the bows downwind but also reach in light to moderate conditions.. Larger spins are only useful on downwind angles as they get over powered as you head up.
Eric Arbogast
Supercat 15
Supercat 15
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Re: Spin vs Jib
Hi Eric,
Thanks for the reply. Do you have a spin? Is it from Aquarius or a home brew?
Randy
Thanks for the reply. Do you have a spin? Is it from Aquarius or a home brew?
Randy
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Re: Spin vs Jib
I have had a few spin rigged cats.... On the ARC 21 I had two spins, one larger for downwind and one Tornado reaching spin..
The spin for the SC15 has no identifying marks on it so I can't tell you.... It came with the cat and the pole was designed and installed by the factory...
The spin for the SC15 has no identifying marks on it so I can't tell you.... It came with the cat and the pole was designed and installed by the factory...
Eric Arbogast
Supercat 15
Supercat 15