Re: An actual sailing topic

> "Martin Baxter" wrote
> > Couldn't the lower spin halyard be used as a jib halyard in a pinch?
>


"Capt. JG" wrote:
> I imagine so.. better than nothing.
>

Yep... seems obvious once stated, but I hadn't thought of it... it
would be a good idea to try it out dockside, and see what issues there
are with geometry & chafe etc.


> What do you have to do inside the mast that would weaken it when you add
an
> internal halyard?
>

It's not inside the mast, it's cutting into it to mount hardware.
Every internal halyard needs two big holes to go in (usually with a
turning block mounted) & out, plus some smaller holes for fasteners.
It cuts the tension wall (front face) of the mast and reduces the
section.

I don't know the technical specs on my mast & it's section, so I have
no idea how close to the limit it is. The tuning guide suggests
initial tension of 700# on the upper shrouds which strikes me as a
heck of a lot for a 23' boat.

DSK