[alberg30] Re: Boom Gallows

[Rick Leach]

From: Rick Leach <RLeach at mbayaq.org>

	Ahoy All,

	I tossed "Boom Gallows" into some search engines to see what fodder
we might find:

	There is a good discourse on a variety of topics at: 

	http://www.samlmorse.com/Comments/Comments.htm

	including:

	Boom Gallows: It is hard to understand why all boat builders don't
use boom
	                    gallows. They support the boom when the sails
are down. In rough weather the
	                    boom can be lashed to the gallows, making it
impossible for it to come loose and
	                    swing across the deck. They provide a perfect
place to install an underway sun
	                    awning between the dodger and the boom gallows.
When going offshore an
	                    additional chest high lifeline can be tied
between the boom gallows knees and the
	                    upper or aft lower shrouds. They provide a
strong support to grab when coming
	                    aboard from the dinghy. A fishing reel can be
installed on the boom gallows
	                    stanchions. An auto pilot bracket can be
attached to the boom gallows stanchions.
	                    They provide a support when taking celestial
sights by leaning elbows over the
	                    gallows cross piece. When entering a port the
helmsman can sit on the top of the
	                    stem rail and rest his arms on the gallows while
steering with one foot. It is a place
	                    to install a life ring, an outboard engine, and
the list could go on.

	Food for thought...

	Rick Leach
	Sugar Magnolia #121

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