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Krafty: I do NOT have an adjustable tack line. My tack is attached via a dynemma pendant directly to my Selden GX10 furler. Selden does offer an adjustable tack option (an add-on) but I opted not to purchase/install. The sail works fine with a fixed tack—-for my non-racing, single-handed sailing style—-with one less line to "worry about."

I am going with a tack line because I have an open clutch and want to play with it. I may end up rigging it like yours if my wife complains!

Thanks for the tip on snags - I will check. The boat has a couple L shaped brackets to starboard (outboard) to hold a sailboard or kayak. They are closed against the lifelines but do catch my Gib lines from time to time.

Noah I have some friends at SDYC, I will look for your boat. Wondering how you rigged the tack line.

Beautiful! Are you at SDYC?

You should be happy with the San Diego Ullman Sails loft. They built my 135 Genoa and my asymmetrical A2, and have always provided great customer service over the years.

Thanks Noah. Do you have any pix of your A2 rig? I am at Point Loma NS.

Thanks everyone for all the inputs! I ended up with six different quotes from different companies. Went to my local Ullman loft and they matched the price on CD, which includes a sail bag, which CD did not. The shop is highly recommended by several friends. Added a sock so I am set! Six long weeks though. I am not patient.

I have estimates from three internet companies and two local. Wondering if anyone has experience/opinions on the following companies. This is for a running (A2) Asym.

UK
Quantum (local)

Far East
Direct Sails
Precision (internet)

Internet prices are lower by about 1K for the sail.

Krafty:
An adjustable tack line is NOT NECESSARY (but does allow the ability to fine tune the sail trim). Attaching the asymmetrical spinnaker with a wire or dynemma pendant and shackle to a fixed strong point at the bow stem does work fine.

Thanks. I want to try an adjustable tack as I want to go more off wind and I like the adjustability. Plus it looks fun!

I am going to try it without the beads first, then see if I need them. Thanks everyone for the insights!

Next question - do you recommend 1.5 oz for the sail? Sailing in SD Bay mostly, 5-15 kts of wind.

Guys : My a-spinnaker attaches to the tack around the furled genoa with neckless of 3/4"? beads. This allows the Tack to easily move up(the beads roll) or down as the conditions dictate!!

A thought 

Just to be clear, the beads are not attached to a line, correct? I just worry they could hang up on something taller than me.

Unlike a traditional spinnaker which is flown with a pole, an asymmetrical spinnaker has to attach the tack (somehow) to the bow of the boat. It also has to "worry" about to catching on the furled-up genoa. An ATN brand tacker is just one way just to secure the tack to the sail. It wraps around the furled genoa like a stiff belt. Instead, you can use a wire pendant to your stem-head/deck fitting. Or attach to a bowsprit. Lots of ways to facilitate the tack connection. Some also utilize an adjustable tack line so you can better trim the sail shape/tack height for different wind conditions and heading by slacking or tightening the tack line..

Yes I am going to run a tack line back to an empty clutch instead of having an ATN tacker or similar device. Just one more thing for me to mess up. Can always add later. I do like how a tracker keeps the tack closer to the centerline.

Thinking about a sail with a sock. Sheets for both sides, mostly gybing downwind. Looking for a sail that can go all the way to about 150 off the wind.

Spinnaker on Shamrock is an OEM that I bought used.  Some other hardware I use to fly the spinnaker that you didn't mention.  Extra sheet blocks to go on outside track, a couple of cleats on the mast to cleat spinnaker halyard and sock line also an ATN tacker. 
Jim

What is the downside of not using the tacker? I have read about a cloth one or "beads". Several videos I have seen do not use one at all.

I have been reading everything I can find online about adding an assym spin to my Mk II. It has a Spinnaker halyard but that's it. Would love to see how anyone in my area might have this rigged up on their boat. I live in San Diego, CA.

Thinking about a sail with a sock. Sheets for both sides, mostly gybing downwind. Looking for a sail that can go all the way to about 150 off the wind. Cruising first, racing later. Thanks!

Thanks I plan on doing that. Also going to drill from the inside out to make sure I don't
"wander" on the hole. Tomorrow is the day!

I picked up a small rubber handle, kind of like a kayak handle, I am going to mount on my Port lazerette. There currently is no handle or way to open it except for pressure on the sides, which my wife does not like.

I am going to drill two holes in the aft portion of the lazarette to mount the handle. Anything I should look our for when drilling them? I am going to do from the inside out, then mount the handle with SS screws and washers on both sides. Thanks.

Anyone replaced these shades lately? Mine has a broken clip on one and the shades themselves are a bit yellow.