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by Dan Field
27 Aug 2004, 22:32
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Side Stay Height?
Replies: 6
Views: 9173

side stay / spreader hieghts

very nice detailed report, thanks. I only began looking, first thoughts are , heights are all over the place. will have to weed out a bit see what shows up. Since the top boats are very different, I suspect they are actually looking at the sails/masts and determining what is needed. If so, there is ...
by Dan Field
25 Aug 2004, 20:33
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Side Stay Height?
Replies: 6
Views: 9173

Side Stay Height?

What is the current thinking on Side Stay Height? High as allowed for a stiffer mast, or lower to allow the mast to bend off in a puff and a stiffer mid section.


Can't find too much on this topic, looking for opinions of which I suspect will be many and varied. :D

regards,

Dan Field