My 36 XL came with a baby-stay and an adjustable track on the foredeck. It also had the rod connection to the hull or mast--forgot which since it has now been removed (when I removed the track) since it was a PITA for tacks with a large genoa. However, even with the track, as you pump up the back-stay tension, the baby stay/track is in tension trying to pull the track/mast up/back. Thus if the baby stay is used to provide mast bend/mainsail shape, I think you should keep the rod attached. OTOH, I am not a naval architect and I did not sleep at a Holiday Inn last night! Charlie NelsonWater PhantomC&C 36 XL/kcb
-----Original Message----- From: Luke Wolbrink via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Luke Wolbrink <luke.wolbr...@gmail.com> Sent: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 2:34 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List 1979 C&C 34: why hangers on thru-deck mast fitting? I've often wondered the same regarding the masts straps, my guess is to hold the mast onto the step below which I know is a requirement for the Mac race. However unlike on your setup mine doesn't have the thru bolts on teh collar so it actually does nothing. The rod in the v-birth is to support the baby stay. On my 35-3 there is no adjustment below decks as the baby stay is on a track that provides tension when slid in and out. _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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