Re: Bobcat Folding Mast
An excellent point made made by Mr. Trussell. If you simply attach the downhaul to the
partners instead of to the mast, the problem solves itself. Eric
partners instead of to the mast, the problem solves itself. Eric
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "John B. Trussell" <John.Trussell@w...> wrote:
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> An unstayed masts ought to be held in place with some sort of line from the
> mast to the hull. Without this, the mast can become partially unstepped
> during a capsize. When the boat is righted, the partially unstepped mast
> will twist in the mast partner, tearing up the partner and/or poking a hole
> in the side of the boat.
>
> John T
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> Subject: [bolger] Bobcat Folding Mast
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> >I understand that Phil has plans for a folding mast for Bobcat. I was
> > wondering if this is necessary for such a short mast. I also am
> > curious as to what holds the stock mast in place, is it secured some
> > way? Or is it held down by gravity and the tension of the halyard???
> > I am leaning toward using the sock mast arrangement and just removing
> > it for trailering.
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> > Any insight would be appreciated.
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When you have BUILT a strong tube/pipe/box,etc between the hole in the
deck and the mast step SECURELY into your boat, make sure you include a
drain hole at the bottom of the mast step to allow water to drain so rot
is not encouraged.
deck and the mast step SECURELY into your boat, make sure you include a
drain hole at the bottom of the mast step to allow water to drain so rot
is not encouraged.
Step your mast in a strong tube/pipe/box,etc between the hole in the
deck and the mast step. In the event of capsize, foot of the mast is
contained. During all other sailing conditions, gravity, downward
pressure by the sail will hold mast in place. Make the mast step very
strong, there is a lot of pressure here, hate to see the mast go through
the bottom of the boat.
Gybe/jibe with care, avoid capsizing, its not all its cracked up to be!
deck and the mast step. In the event of capsize, foot of the mast is
contained. During all other sailing conditions, gravity, downward
pressure by the sail will hold mast in place. Make the mast step very
strong, there is a lot of pressure here, hate to see the mast go through
the bottom of the boat.
Gybe/jibe with care, avoid capsizing, its not all its cracked up to be!
I was intrigued by the "Hampton Flattie" in Chapelle's "Boatbuilding." The
only "standing rigging" was the halyard which was led down to the stem head
to form a forestay. Working boats don't ship frills.
In any case the combination of the sail's weight and the halyards pull put
twice the halyard's tension into keeping the mast in its step. More if
there's a downhaul on the tack.
Roger
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only "standing rigging" was the halyard which was led down to the stem head
to form a forestay. Working boats don't ship frills.
In any case the combination of the sail's weight and the halyards pull put
twice the halyard's tension into keeping the mast in its step. More if
there's a downhaul on the tack.
Roger
derbyrm@...
http://home.insightbb.com/~derbyrm
----- Original Message -----
From: "txsailor37" <txsailor37@...>
>I understand that Phil has plans for a folding mast for Bobcat. I was
> wondering if this is necessary for such a short mast. I also am
> curious as to what holds the stock mast in place, is it secured some
> way? Or is it held down by gravity and the tension of the halyard???
> I am leaning toward using the stock mast arrangement and just
> removing it for trailering.
>
> Any insight would be appreciated.
An unstayed masts ought to be held in place with some sort of line from the
mast to the hull. Without this, the mast can become partially unstepped
during a capsize. When the boat is righted, the partially unstepped mast
will twist in the mast partner, tearing up the partner and/or poking a hole
in the side of the boat.
John T
mast to the hull. Without this, the mast can become partially unstepped
during a capsize. When the boat is righted, the partially unstepped mast
will twist in the mast partner, tearing up the partner and/or poking a hole
in the side of the boat.
John T
----- Original Message -----
From: "txsailor37" <txsailor37@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 6:16 PM
Subject: [bolger] Bobcat Folding Mast
>I understand that Phil has plans for a folding mast for Bobcat. I was
> wondering if this is necessary for such a short mast. I also am
> curious as to what holds the stock mast in place, is it secured some
> way? Or is it held down by gravity and the tension of the halyard???
> I am leaning toward using the sock mast arrangement and just removing
> it for trailering.
>
> Any insight would be appreciated.
>
> BOBBY
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>
> Bolger rules!!!
> - no cursing, flaming, trolling, spamming, respamming, or flogging dead
> horses
> - stay on topic, stay on thread, punctuate, no 'Ed, thanks, Fred' posts
> - Pls add your comments at the TOP, SIGN your posts, and snip away
> - Plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester, MA, 01930, Fax:
> (978) 282-1349
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I understand that Phil has plans for a folding mast for Bobcat. I was
wondering if this is necessary for such a short mast. I also am
curious as to what holds the stock mast in place, is it secured some
way? Or is it held down by gravity and the tension of the halyard???
I am leaning toward using the sock mast arrangement and just removing
it for trailering.
Any insight would be appreciated.
BOBBY
wondering if this is necessary for such a short mast. I also am
curious as to what holds the stock mast in place, is it secured some
way? Or is it held down by gravity and the tension of the halyard???
I am leaning toward using the sock mast arrangement and just removing
it for trailering.
Any insight would be appreciated.
BOBBY