I think it will be along the lines of a universal, most likely a vertical pivot point at the car and than the horizontal at the gaff. Mr. Cockey,...
Here is a very, very rough idea of what I thinking about, the car for the gaff is completely the wrong size but it gives you an idea. The...
For a track I am literally talking about using a structural steel I-beam welded to the mast. I will size it for the load which will involve...
Good spot Mr. Cockey, I figured someone would recognize her! She has sat for a while but is still in great shape. I was not aware that the...
Option 2 is a traditional fixed jaw using the angle to take up the fore and aft slack and just live with the 2" gap on either side. This is far...
It was designed as a go-anywhere research vessel, now the family and I plan to treat her like a traveling second home (leave her parked in Juneau...
Thank you! Yes, it is a total difference of 4" in diameter from the gooseneck to where the gaff is set. That is the real question, is...
For reasons too long to post I am trying to put a gaff on a tapered steel mast. The taper is significant enough that I would like to come up with...
