force on sprit rigs and wishbones...

We had a short discussion a little while ago on sheet leads for
Gypsy, etc., including whether the force could become excessive. See
the link below for a big-time example.

http://www.sailnet.com/collections/gearandmaintenance/index.cfm?
articleid=caldwe0024&tfr=fp

If the link doesn't work, go to www.sailnet.com, click on articles
(under popular features on the left), then 'modernizing the free-
standing rig.

PHV