Hallberg Rassy Rasmus 35
An Old Classic
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Inner Forestay for the Rasmus
I have been talking to Mack Sails about new sails and they have just about talked me into putting in an inner forestay for a small jib and storm sail. I kinda wanted one anyway. I have just sent them a design idea and I am waiting for a response. Here is a quick sketch I sent them to see if it is feasable.
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Very cool! Let us know what they say...we are looking into one as well. But one question, why are you going to the forward bulkhead, why not put a backing plate on the deck?? I think you will have a big hindrance in the v-berth if you do it the way your drawing has it...
When I talked to Travis at Mack Sails, he wanted the new chainplate to be attached directly to the bulkhead aft of the chain locker. Since I put the windlass in that location there is no way of doing that(without moving windlass). I am assuming it is preferable to attach to something substanial like the bulkhead(I may be overengineering so I am waiting for his reply). I think the intrusion will be minimal in the V-birth because the wire will run close the the bulkhead(I am guessing within 8 inches mid way up) and only 12 inches or so at the ceiling). My drawing is showing the wire too far forward from what it will actually be, I believe. But, as you know, I haven't slept in there yet so you know more about whether that will be a problem or not. I will post his reply and hope to get feedback from you after. Thanks for the note. You guys have a great Christmas.
Pat
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