Re: [bolger] Re: Surf: Bowsprit

Payson specifically warns against using the bowsprit for anything but a
temporary line, lunch hook type of thing.

It's there for looks.

pmcrannell@...wrote:

> DGO,
>
> The bowsprit is to run an anchor line through, at least in theory.
> I kept my anchor hanging from the end, with the rode led back to a
> cleat on the foredeck.
>
> The real purpose, I think, was entertainment and aesthetics.
> Bolger mentioned the trailboards as being "for fun." It certainly
> dresses up the bow. It makes her look similar to a skipjack.
>
> Take care,
> Pete Reynolds
>
> --- Inbolger@egroups.com, "DGO " <oswald@c...> wrote:
> > > For the past few evenings, I've been carving the
> > > trailboards that go under the bowsprit. This is fun, and will
> > really
> > > dress up her looks. I recommend taking the time to do this. You
> > won't
> > > be disappointed.
> > >
> >
> >
> > Does that bowsprit actually DO anything? It looks like it just
> hangs
> > there without anything attached on the study plans. Almost like
> there
> > was a different rig drawn for her.
> >
> > DGO.
>