[Alberg30] RE:movable staysail stay

[Miabarchet at aol.com]

Gord,
I have tossed around the idea of adding a removable staysail for a couple of 
years, but I couldn't come up with a strong enough deck attachment. I had 
thought of attaching a chainplate of sorts to the bulkhead at the forward end 
of the v-berth but I wasn't confident with that.

I like your idea of the 3 padeyes, I would think that such a system would not 
pull through the deck and it would be simple to fabricate. I agree with the 
need put a sleeve through the mast to prevent compression. I am wondering if 
you thinks its 
worthwhile to weld on a couple of 1/4'' thick curved Alum. plates to either 
side of the mast for added strength? 

Also have you decided how far aft of the forestay to locate the padeye on the 
deck?

I appreciate you sharing your ideas with the rest of us. 

Jim Allocco
Barchetta Mia #565



  
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