[Public-List] Converting a Pearson Triton from Fractional Rig to Masthead Rig

[Gordon Laco]

Or to get a stronger tuning effect, set it up with more rake…

Gordon Laco
#426 Surprise




> On Sep 16, 2019, at 9:08 AM, Wes Gardner via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> I wonder if he moved the mast step aft some....
> 
> 
> On Mon, Sep 16, 2019 at 6:58 AM Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
>> Interesting video from James Baldwin on his conversion of a Pearson Triton
>> from a fractional rig to a masthead rig.  Among the items that caught my
>> attention are
>> 
>>   - discussion of stainless steel rigging vs Dyneema (at end of video)
>>   - using swage stemball terminals in place of tangs and eyes
>>   - two ways to disassemble an older Sta-Lok fitting
>>   - converting from hank-on jib to roller furling
>>   - using bulldog clamps and pieces cut from the old rig to temporarily
>>   set up the mast and determine the final length for shrouds and stays
>> 
>> There will be a follow video that shows the mast raising and cutting the
>> wires to length.
>> 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpEXSxeVymI
>> --
>> Jonathan M Bresler
>> S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
>> Annapolis/Eastport MD
>> _______________________________________________
>> These businesses support your Association:
>> http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html
>> Please support them.
>> _______________________________________________
>> Public-List mailing list
>> Public-List at lists.alberg30.org
>> http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org
>> 
> _______________________________________________
> These businesses support your Association:
> http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html
> Please support them.
> _______________________________________________
> Public-List mailing list
> Public-List at lists.alberg30.org
> http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org