At 10:26 PM 3/20/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 3/20/06 8:31:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
But if the mast bend moved the spreader
forward, it would hinge forward freely, allowing the mast more bend.
(It has been 30+ years, and I don't remember exactly why this was
desirable -- but I was convinced it was.)
This allows for the rake of the mast or on some boats the mast has a
single hinge plate at it's foot.
Thanks, Arnie.
If you mean that it allows for a different rake upwind and downwind,
that has a correct sound to it.
Another thing -- it's starting to come back now -- is to encourage a
bend (to flatten the sail) when sailing upwind in a strong wind, but
not to do so downwind, where a full sail is more likely to drive the
boat without overpowering it.
Thanks again,
DaveT
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