[Public-list] detachable inner forestay

[Dave Terrell]

I think you are referring to the gale sail marketed by ATN. From what
one can tell on the net the wrap around device does not seem to chafe on
the furled head sail.
 
Gordon - Thanks for the observations - I have been interested for some
time in the solent idea and wondered what others would think of it. On
thing I am unclear about is: Where did you finally anchor the forestay?
I understand you observation about the weakness of the anchor locker
bulkhead (though I saw this done on an Ericson 29 with success) and know
about the other approach as I tried it on my previous boat. My
recollection of that prior discussion was that you did not think running
back stays were needed when you mounted the mast bracket at the height
you indicated. That removes what I think is a big headache. Where do you
run the sheets to? In this context I have wondered what use is  made or
could be made to the very short track that lies near the cabin house? 
 
David

>>> jon <whittle at shaw.ca> 2/5/2007 3:06 PM >>>
Dear mark,
                 I have seen pictures of a storm jib that wraps right
over 
the furled jib, using, I think, heavy duty velcro to attach. No idea if
it 
works well but sounds like a reasonable idea. Jonathan.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Bisset" <mbisset at orilliapacket.com>
To: <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 8:35 AM
Subject: [Public-list] detachable inner forestay


> I'm looking for some wisdom on installing a detachable inner
forestay.
> Last summer we tested the limits of our genoa on furling in a fairly
> big blow. Trying to beat with a storm-sized section out left us
> frustrated and did some damage to the sail in short order. I have a
> hank-on storm jib, but no way of attaching it due to the furling.
> Here's what I am considering: creating a detachable forestay to run
to
> the bow in such conditions. When it isn't in use, it could be
detached
> and tied off. Has anyone created such a system? If so, how was it
> attached at the masthead? Does it require a matching backstay (I'm
> thinking no)? Are there better alternatives to consider?
>
> Mark Bisset,
> Wanderlove # 578
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