Thursday, July 4, 2024

Spars, Standing Rigging, Sail, and Running Rigging

 The Spars -  Mast, Gaff, & Boom are tapered Bird's Mouth Construction made from Eastern White Pine






Setting Mast in mast step 
Mast is light enough for one person to insert in mast step while boat is on trailer


Setting the mast rake by fixing the location of the "Partner Ring"


Running Rigging is phenolic pullies with Dacron twisted line.  Mainsheet is secured to a floor mounted swivel block with jamb cleat, and to a rope traveler with Laser style blocks and brummel hook connector. 

Custom Sail by Dabbler Sails, 4 copper riveted wood hoops, bronze hoop connectors 



Mast Hoops and bronze connectors



Standing Rigging is Spliced Dyneema line with SS turnbuckles and attached to bronze plate chain plates 




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