Rigging Small Sailboats

FIG. 3-9 Masthead fitting for a wood mast on a masthead rig. This fitting can be easily made by the home builder. Aluminum plate is used to keep weight to a minimum, which is critical to stability when located aloft. The toggles allow a universal swivel action to the stays, thereby eliminating bending of the stay at the swaged fitting. Note that the halyards are running inside the mast.