[Public-list] Chainplate knees and mast pad

[Roger L. Kingsland]

Peter,

It would seem if there is sufficient exocentric load at the mast step to
cause the deck to "dimple," there would be a risk that the mast would go out
"of column" when compression loads increase.  Has anyone observed the mast
bowing fore & aft during high winds.  I suppose, with the backstay
restraining the top, it would form a shallow "S" with lower part curved
forward.  Of course, I haven't heard of a rash of mast collapse on boats
with liners so, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."


Roger Kingsland
Chief Boat Boy
PERFECT intentions, A30 #148
on the hard at N40° 33.945' W79° 51.260'

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