Posted by dave scobie Link: Visit SWEET PEA's www-site
on 6/6/2009, 23:21:13, in reply to "pro's and cons of having extra lower shrouds as seen on Compac 23's?"
>lower shrouds that travel down at an almost
>diagonal angle from their tangs at mid-mast
>to the chainplates somewhere mid-cockpit
that doesn't make sense as how would one run downwind if the boom could only swing a short distance? ... not even outside the cockpit?
i would think the designer, if smart, designs in 'flex' of the mast by choosing an appropriate extrusion thickness in combination to the stays and shrouds. some boats don't have stays/shrouds and the mast flexing is a designed way to 'reef' the main and de-power the rig.
if you want to see 'flex' look at a Nonsuch in a blow!
in know with montgomery's the M15 has a 'loose' rig. the M17 is similar. i've also read of folks overtightening the rig and causing damage to the chainplates in the Mboats.
i recommend talking with the currently builder of your craft about your concerns.
dave scobie
M17 #375 - SWEET PEA
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