[Public-List] Rudder stops and stern tubes, circumnavigations, and a Paul Vibert update

[Michael]

On 10/29/2012 12:58 AM, Glennb wrote:
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> The lead rigger said the point of failure on Alberg masts because of
> rollovers was bending forces occurriaromatic above the spreaders.  No
> reinforcement in the mast  around the spreaders, so has a tendency to
> snap there- when the main goes in the water.
<snip>

Sounds like a data base has been developed. I have to wonder, just how 
many times has this happened?
I have had my masthead in the water, I know Mike L. Mentioned it also. 
I'm thinking it is a sailing model that should really, really, be 
avoided <g>.

MichaelGrosh
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