Fwd: Shrouds

GSTahoe@aol.com
Wed, 19 May 1999 15:22:45 EDT


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In a message dated 5/19/99 12:21:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, GSTahoe writes:

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Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 15:21:31 EDT
Subject: Re: Shrouds
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In a message dated 5/19/99 8:30:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
drickert@thegrid.net writes:

<< any way on to the
reason for this post, does any one know why the shrouds on a boat with a
back stay are set back to the rear of the mast >>

Dan,

That is the design of the Potter. Technically, the shrouds, set back from
the line at which the mast is stepped, are called side stays. By setting the
side stays back a bit, it allows the mast to be rigged without a back stay.
This enable the shorter mast to function with a full battened sail, giving
the sail a large roach and not requiring as tall a mast. Thus the longer
boom and large roached sail can swing in a way that would not be possible
with a back stay. A benefit of this design is the shorter mast which allows
the boat to sail efficiently with far less heeling. It also simplifies the
rigging when you get ready to launch.

Geoff
P-15 Lollipop
N. Lake Tahoe, NV

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