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Re: Chainplates and Staysails

 

Dear ksmith432 et al,

Sorry I wasn't clearer: I meant to say that I disagree with anyone assuming that keeping the deck seal healthy means the chainplates will be reliable for decades more.?

Curious to hear how the move to hull mounting the plates works out for you. I had chainplate envy for a long time walking the docks, dreading opening up the knees. Aesthetically and structurally it is much more appealing. Decisions on our boats are almost always a compromise, and all the reasons you give to make that move seem valid....with the noted sacrifice of pointing.?Please post pics if you do maker that alteration.

?I never tried running the sheets inside the shrouds, but look forward to trying that. We have jam cleats on the top of the forward edge of the cockpit combing (intended for a staysail?) that might work in light air.

Anyone try a staysail on their Tartan? Always been curious about that.

Marty

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On 25-Apr-08, at 7:17 AM, Matthias Klemm wrote:

I see the point of staying with the original chainplate setup if you are racing or just want to keep your boat like it came from the factory. From the riggers point of view the outside chainplates are the better solution and as a sailor I certainly like the unobstructed walk forward. As a cruiser the addition of an extra set lowers is giving me peace of mind and?eliminate?pumping of the mast.

By the way, Marty, if I see the need to point better I simply run my jib sheet inside of the shrouds which works like charm.

Matthias
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