[C38] Mast deck collar

[David Epstein]

Jonathan,

On SuperStar the halyards lead through blocks attached to the deck 
collar to rope clutches and then to the winches.   Sidney, the 
original owner, did not want winches on the mast or boom, preferring 
two shared winches on the deck.

There are immense forces on the halyards, especially when the mast 
pumps when powering through chop.   Yes, you will need a strut below 
to keep from pulling the deck off the boat (perhaps a little over 
dramatized, but you get the picture).  Ours is a turnbuckle 
connecting a bolt through the collar to the mast itself.

I will try to round up a few photos and send them to you later.

David Epstein
SuperStar #122
Marina del Rey




At 04:33 PM 11/9/2011, you wrote:
>I would like to install a mast deck collar, SS, with eyes welded 
>onto it that I can then attach turning blocks so I can run my 
>halyards, reefing lines and sail controls back to the cockpit.  I 
>was wondering if anyone can shed some light on this.  Where can I 
>find one made for the Catalina 38?  What about the stress on the 
>deck from the blocks pulling up?  Is there a need for a strut down 
>below to transfer the load back onto the mast?  Any photos you may 
>have showing your deck collar would be helpful as well.
>
>Thanks
>Jonathan Bixby
>OSPREY
>Portsmouth, RI
>
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