I've been slowly rigging my DS-I for a spinnaker, and actually had the opportunity to set it this past weekend.
One problem I had was dousing the spinnaker. I found that the halyard kept jamming on the block on the mast. The only way to free it was to go up to the bow, and pull it down.
I am theorizing that the problem is due to the halyard block I have selected, a Harken 22mm micro block. What I think is happening is that the sheave in the block is relatively large compared to the diameter of the outer metal of the block, and the halyard is rubbing on the mast.
I do not have this problem with my jib halyard, which is a dwyer block DH-911.
https://www.dwyermast.com/items.asp?cat ... %22+Sheave
This block has a larger outer diameter, which I believe keeps the jib halyard from rubbing on the mast. (The angle could also be making a difference)
Does my theory sound reasonable ?
Does anybody have any other recommendations for the spin halyard block ?
Thanks
Bill H
Besides the Dwyer block, doe