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Author: Dan Veilleux (montv...@skybest.com) contact the author Subject: Everstrom mast bending Info: (25397 views) Posted: Thursday 9-22-11 05:26:44 AM |
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:: :: I have a Everstrom mast on #3933 and it bends quite a
:: :: bit, 8-12", in brisk >15 mph wind. It kind of looks like
:: :: an unstayed mast.
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:: :: Is that normal?
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:: :: What can I do to reduce the bending as it really hampers
:: :: sail flattening.
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:: :: My sail is what I would call a medium cut and is old.
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:: :: Any suggestions would be appreciated
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:: Do you have spreaders between the mast and shrouds? If
:: not, you need them. Note the Articles section of the
:: website for how long and where to put them.
:: If you have spreaders, they apparently need to be longer
:: and less swept back.
:: Back in the day the wood masts had extreme bend, mostly
:: fore and aft. Sails were cut accordingly. But they had
:: no spreaders in the 50s and early 60s.
:: Dave Ellis
:: old guy
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