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.
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