[Public-List] Double headsail

gdinwiddie at alberg30.org gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
Mon Dec 5 07:41:30 PST 2022


Greg,

Be aware that if you install twin headstays, the backstay tension has to 
be doubled to keep them from sagging. That will add stress to both the 
rigging and the hull.

  - George

On 12/4/22 9:52 PM, Greg Roberts via Public-List wrote:
> Glenn,It would just be a test to see if I like it. I'll add the extra
> head stay if I decide it's an option I want going forward.
> Michael,I have an asym. The double head sails are supposed to pretty
> much take care of themselves from what I've read. Good for single
> handing downwind when one needs to catnap.
> Regards,
> Greg

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