[Capri25] Backstay question

[Ruedenberg, Emanuel (Rudy)]

You should definitely call Bruce Tamm from 'Tsunami' if he does not
answer this email.  He and I know others, have had terrible problems at
the bow.  I seem to remember that the force of the forestay separated
the foredeck or something.....

 

good luck

 

rudy

 

 

 

 

Emanuel 'Rudy' Ruedenberg

Sr. Quality Engineer

CQE,CQA

Boston Scientific

763-494-1468

Cell 612-201-7238

MS B260

 

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From: capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org
[mailto:capri25-bounces at lists.wyc.org] On Behalf Of Kenneth Reiff
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:28 AM
To: capri25 at lists.wyc.org
Subject: [Capri25] Backstay question

 

We've replaced the standard "pinch the two wires together" type of
backstay adjuster with a very nice, and powerful, cascade system as
we've always had problems getting the backstay tight enough to get rid
of headstay sag while in breeze.  With this new cascading system, trust
me, we're not going to have headstay problems anymore.
 
My question?  I looked below at the very front of the boat in front of
that little wooden piece, and the headstay fitting is only through
bolted at the top with no back up plate, and only one bolt in the front
stem, under the rub rail.  Typical Catalina construction...  cheap.  
 
Has anyone in the Wayzata fleet improved their backstay adjusting
arrangement with a more powerful cascade?  And has anyone ever beefed up
the headstay piece? I'm thinking of removing it, then welding on a much
longer tang, so that I have about three bolts through the stem of the
boat, not just one.  Plus, Catalina used no back up plates, only
washers, which scares me.  Has anyone put on too much backstay tension
and yanked the headstay fitting right off the freaking deck?  Or am I
just being paranoid because these boats are built so poorly?  Thoughts
on yanking off your headstay fitting would be appreciated.  If you
could, please email me at 

-- 
Ken Reiff
Email:  kenreiff at gmail.com
Cell:     562-637-6630

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