Hello All,
A few years ago the a wire in the forestay on our 28 (Mull designed) snapped due to chafing against the bowsprit. It seems when the jib is up, the camberspar pushes the stay forward and causes chafing. Has anyone else experienced this and are there any easy fixes for it? Attached is a picture of the replacement stay that has started to wear through again. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
Paul
Forestay Chafing - Mull 28
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Re: Forestay Chafing - Mull 28
Add tension to your forestay?
Josh
Sunset Spy
F38, Hull #152
Boston, MA
Sunset Spy
F38, Hull #152
Boston, MA
Re: Forestay Chafing - Mull 28
I use a length of Dyneema instead of wire and haven't had any problems.
Walter Gotham
Salem MA USA
'87 Freedom 28-Mull #33 "Nova Vita"
Salem MA USA
'87 Freedom 28-Mull #33 "Nova Vita"