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Thank you for the referral, I may well reach out to him to see what he might have available.
Yes, many of the UK boats were fitted with the twin lifting keels to cope with the strong tidal drops and allow the boats to “stand” at low tide.
Some also used Proctor aluminium masts (originally they used flag poles) and aluminium booms so some of the hardware also differed, but I think the function and layout was laws the same so thank you for the reference documents. The instructions on how the mast wedge and boot function and fit will be very useful. Thank you
I’m envious of the tabernacle. I’ve read they have the pros and cons but for me and the type of sailing I do, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. For me it’s always a crane (cheap here) but I’ll also look at the designs people have shared for the frame to assist the process.
After understanding the wedge and boot assembly from the documents you shared, what’s got me baffled is what purpose the dark wooden ring on mine. It doesn’t act as a centering wedge, just sits tightly on top. I’m thinking it might have been an attempt at replacing the boot at some point in the boat’s life.
Thank you. Very useful!
This is great, thanks!
So that Lucas sail is 60mm shorter than the documented spec, meaning my boom length estimate was only 10mm off.. that gives me confidence that my photo to drawing method could work. Of course, I’ll still be measuring my actual mast to get the luff and make sure the final drawing is scale to the right aspect ratio.
I’m still pretty sure it’ll be better for me to find the matching mast attachment (probably with an adapter to fit it to my mast diameter) for the gooseneck when I decide on the boom rather than trying to make something work with my existing gooseneck… to be decided.
The A frame method is very easy. I usually do that with my son but I have dropped the mast and re-stepped it by myself but it is easier with two people. I have 4:1 purchase on the hoist and lift the mast myself with that and then juggle the line and mast base to lay it down. I guess your mast is going to be heavier but hey, use 6:1 instead. With my son, who is much lighter, we use the block on deck that I route my mainsheet through to route the hoist line through to a winch and jammer, which means total control with my son at the winch.
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You will probably have to look at some other UK boats to research further the wood ring. I do find it odd it is made of wood. Over time would dry out and fail it seems.
Doug Payne