[alberg30] what's that tang on my mast?

Greg,

If you look closely at the sailplan drawings, you can see an inner 
forestay drawn in.  I don't know of any boats with such a stay
installed, but perhaps a previous owner of your boat was experimenting
with the setup.

 - George

> From: greg vandenberg <fashionguy at ameritech.net>
> 
> What's that tang?    At the spreaders on Bathtub Mary there is a tang that is
> attached to the mast of the type that is shaped somewhat like a wishbone.
> There aren't any deck fittings but I thought it might be part of an
> intermediate stay. Do any A30's have a staysail rigged in this manner. 
> kindest regards,
> greg vandenberg


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