Oct 4, 2015 · My bowsprit is laminated with nine pieces, approximately 2.8” square, to form an 8” square. The outside Stbd three of these are totally rotted for about 12” long. The inner pieces …

Oct 25, 2006 · A properly designed modern boat shouldn't require a bowsprit for the primary head sail. For an asymetric, a retractable bowsprit is a good option, which will reduce your …

Sep 2, 2005 · Re: Adding a bowsprit to a sailboat Thanks for that thought. Is there any reason why you can't or shouldn't run a bowsprit on a sloop rig. I understand about the new stay for …

Jan 15, 2014 · Normally the bowsprit is located a little off center with the outboard end in the center line. sugerpeople said: Is it worth it, or should I just attach the tack of the genaker to the …

Jan 7, 2013 · Catalina Direct: Cruising Spinnaker Retractable Bowsprit Kit note that the kit is specifically recommended for the C27. I'm not suggesting that you should fly a monster chute …

Jan 9, 2013 · -Tighten tack (done by hand) to pull the furler out on the end of the bowsprit-Hoist-Unfurl while taking in on active sheet If I need to use the spinnaker pole (normally light …

Nov 17, 2011 · howdi all I was thinking of putting a wee bowsprit on my Danica 16..for fun and maybe rigging another headsail . I'd use a small roller furler on it with a jib I have that has a …

May 28, 2015 · Ready to start the design of a short bowsprit to rig a light air genaker on a furler. Have the load data from the sailmaker, curious if any engineering types can point me in the …

Oct 22, 2012 · The bowsprit on Argyle was two types of mahogany, laminated from three or four strips. It was painted white but there was significant rot on one of the types of mahogany so I …

Jul 19, 2006 · Bowsprit Hi Bob I'm trying to do the same thing. Yesterday I kicked out the broken sprit of our 42 Vagabond ketch. I'm starting to call around to find a wood shop with that kind of …