TWL: Re: DIY Bobstay
Subject: TWL: Re: DIY Bobstay
From: Myrna or Bob Siegel (thesiegels@XXX.XXX)
Date: Mon Apr 02 2001 - 10:02:24 EDT
Myrna or Bob Siegel wrote:
>
> Anyone tried to make his/her own bobstay type fitting to reinforce the
> bowsprit. I am talking about a spar (e.g. stainless stanchion
> material)to connect the bowsprit and the hull at the stem (like a
> "dolphin striker" on a sailboat). Idea is to reinforce sprit. Mine
> vibrates excessively when anchor is retrieved.
> 1. What type of fittings did you use,especially at the stem of the
> hull?
> 2. I would have to drill through 2 layers of stainless each 3/16 inch
> thick at my bowsprit. Suggestions?
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