All, For anyone interested in some real good information on rig design I uncovered this gem... rig design hints https://www.aes.net.nz/info.html...
Now we're getting somewhere. That's the common sense approach I'm looking for. I had the thought that the lower spreader width should somehow...
Unfortunately, it is not. I do have one image which is what caught my eye to the issue in question. It's somewhat demonstrative of the rig and...
Thanks Scuff!!
That makes sense Gonzo. From what I've learned and inferred about the boat, I believe she was a go fast design. Fairly light for her LWL,...
This talk of angles and in particular the upper shroud or intermediate cap made me do the math on that as well. The angle of the intermediate to...
Thanks for the recommendation on the book. Just checked it out. That looks just like the Haynes manuals I used to learn how to work on cars! I'll...
Aerofoil shaped. Link to the exact unit is in the original post. I'll look at the cost and give it a think. Yes. Intermediate cap shrouds are also...
That's not good news. Would you suggest shortening the upper section of the mast? (Remove masthead, cut mast & re weld the masthead.) Also, you...
All, Restating the issue more succinctly. My cap and upper shroud chainplates were located outboard of a straight imaginary line from the upper...
Gonzo, I have not determined the spreader lengths are correct. As far as I know, this is a one of one construction based on a Roberts 345 (Owner...
Thank you for your response! I do not have the plans and am not even sure the boat was not altered from the plans as nearest I can tell this is a...
Thank you for the welcome and time to respond! From all I've been able to learn of the boat, she's seen little sailing. She's papered in 2004...
Hello esteemed boat designers. I've discovered that the chainplates for my shrouds are improperly located and I'm reaching out for your assistance...
