[Public-List] Strengthening Soft Bulkheads - Al Masthead Fitting Failures.

[George Dinwiddie via Public-List]

Michael,

On 1/29/16 9:32 AM, Michael Connolly via Public-List wrote:
> Speaking of Rigs coming down.  I have heard many times of failures of
> cast aluminum stem head fittings on older (1970"s) boats with the
> loss of the head stay.  Fortunately the A-30 uses bronze for that
> fitting, but she does have an aluminum masthead fitting.  Are there
> any documented failures of A-30 aluminum masthead fittings with the
> resultant loss of rig? George Dinwiddie might know?

I don't recall hearing any tales of masts falling due to either the stem 
fitting or the masthead fitting. Usually when the forestay lets go it 
seems to be the swage terminal or the turnbuckle. Occasionally it's due 
to running into a bridge.

  - George

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