All big Potters 1971 to 1992 were NOT the same.
Some 1990 Potters, be they HMS18 or HMS 19, have short
masts, NO backstay, long booms and were "improperly
rigged" with single blocks on port, starboard and boom.
(and maybe other years?)
I bought a used 1990 HMS19 in 1993. I thought it was like
all P19's. Actually I have the shorter mast, longer boom,
different running rigging (mainsail). I don't even know if
its an HMS18 or HMS19, probably doesn't matter. But, it's
not like all the others. I have never even seem a"real"
P19 close-up. Is the tall mast lighter? I wouldn't call
mine thin, but then I don't have anything to compare it
with.
Just wanted to make that point. I think it would be real
interesting if we could put all of the Potters in a big
line and do a comparison! <g>
I am interested in knowing how many other SHORT mast p19's
there are and if anyone has rigged a backstay. However,I
am planning on waiting to install a backstay until RYE
GEWALT does the engineering for us SHORT mast Potters
<BG>? Okay, Rye?
Ted Duke
WWPs19 #626 (s for short mast)
Mountains of Virginia
Magico1@aol.com wrote:
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> All big Potters from 1971 to 1992 were equipped with backstays. Most of
> which were non adjustable, and only used for support. Herb Stewart and
> Stanely Smith were great boat designers, however Joe Edwards was not a boat
> designer. He was the one that decided to go to a lighter mast and leave out
> the backstay. I would like to hear from sailors that have recently added a
> backstay to their P.19's after sailing them for a couple of years without
> one. Does she sail better? Jerry Barrilleaux