Looking at that picture, I¡¯m pretty sure that bowsprit tube also extends
behind the plate and into the structure.
I suspect you are correct Rob, found these picture from a repair 7 years ago and it appears to show a S/S tube extending rewards through the nacelle and fore stay attachment plate.
I do not remember or have pictures as to what happened with the tube then.
From memory the Glass Lay up at the front which the tube passes through and the fore stay attachment bolts to was in the region of 30mm thick.
I will be near the boat in a week or two, if it is of any use, I can try to get aboard and get a photo of the tube extending rewards. I do not want to do this just for academic interest but if you are serious about building one of these Vicky I will see what I can do.
I own it, but It is a bare boat charter vessel and is booked out continuously for next couple of months.
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Paul Rogers . Lagoon 450F #233 2013 East Coast of Oz
