WTB: sock for gennaker on 30+

[Epenn]

Hey I have a standard sized gennaker on my E30+ that I currently hoist from the v berth through the hatch. I'd love to buy a sock ("snuffer") for it. Does anyone have any leads on a used one? It probably doesn't need to fit perfectly.

 

[bigd14]

I made one using the plans from Sailrite and a standard household sewing machine with heavy thread and needle. This did push the machine to the limit but it all worked out. http://www.sailrite.com/PDF/Spinnaker_Sock_Instructions.pdf

I have only used the gennaker three times, it seems like whenever we have been out since I made it last summer its either super light and shifty or blowing like crazy. The spinnaker/gennaker halyard on my 30+ comes out of the mast right above the forestay, so when the snuffer hoop is raised it tends to bind on the furler a bit. Its not an ideal setup, but with only three uses, I have not had a chance to properly sort it out yet. I probably need to not raise the halyard quite so far. It was very nice to easily snuff the sail last time we used it when the wind suddenly picked up out of nowhere.

I don't seem to have many photos of it, we were probably too busy trying not to run over the sheets and keeping everything from getting tangled up.

 

[Epenn]

Very cool. I don't own a sewing machine. Any suggestions? Where did you buy the materials for the kit?

 

[Epenn]

Very cool. I don't own a sewing machine. Any suggestions? Where did you buy the materials for the kit?

I see that the kit is available on sailrite. I hadn't known if them and it seems like they have a lot of cool stuff

 

[G Kiba]

These folks sell sleeves and other related sailing gear. I have one that came with my boat but don't use it. Do you know your luff dimension?

Sailboat Spinnaker Sleeve | ATN Sailing Equipment

Spinnaker Sleeve for safe handling of a spinnaker by one person. Sailing equipment for fun and safety.

atninc.com

 

[Epenn]

These folks sell sleeves and other related sailing gear. I have one that came with my boat but don't use it. Do you know your luff dimension?

Sailboat Spinnaker Sleeve | ATN Sailing Equipment

Spinnaker Sleeve for safe handling of a spinnaker by one person. Sailing equipment for fun and safety.

atninc.com

Luff - 39’
Foot - 20’
Leech - 36 1/12”

Should have mentioned this before!

 

[G Kiba]

Luff - 39’
Foot - 20’
Leech - 36 1/12”

Should have mentioned this before

Sorry Evan, I looked back at my records and the sock is sized with the "I" dimension (i think). My is 42'. A bit long. Suppose it could be shortened. I also have an ATN tacker that I don't use. $400 and shipping? PM me if you are interested