[C38] Bob Stay

Thu Nov 29 22:06:45 EST 2012

Max,
Mine has a 4 inch diameter - the 5 inch came from the local rigger who 
installed it.  He was actually clueless.  I think that U bolt is the 
cats pajamas and will work. I do not know if I have enough flat space on 
the bow to mount it vertically but will be ther wqhen the rain stops to 
measure. Thanks. Joe
On 11/29/2012 9:21 AM, Max Soto wrote:
> Joe, I installed a Seden bowsprit just like yours, but with a 4" 
> diameter on a Hunter 44' ( that's what Selden recommended) for a code 
> 0 sail furler.  We installed a PBO bobstay on a Wichard U-bolt just 
> like the one on the link. It works great, and the breaking strength is 
> around 18000lbs. I think it will work for you.. They are used on some 
> sailboats as chainplates, so that speaks of what thy are capable to 
> withstand..
>
> http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C118%7C311635%7C312082&id=125379
>
> You don't  we'd a turnbuckle, or wire. The PBO will be the way to go. 
> I think that Les is referring to the inner forestay installation on 
> Fat Cat.
> Hope this helps.
>  Regards, Max Soto
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On Nov 29, 2012, at 10:53, "Steve Smolinske" 
> <SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com <mailto:SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com>> 
> wrote:
>
>> So basically what you want is an attachment on the bow to tie to 
>> your  bowsprit/karver  roller  in order  to keep the tension on the 
>> halyard?   Why not use a pad eye  low on the bow below the anchor 
>> roller with wire and a turnbuckle up to the bottom of the sprit.   
>> If  all you're doing  in essence is tacking the spinnaker to the 
>> roller which is attached  to the sprit and then carrying the load to 
>> the hull, in order to keep tension on the halyard, you only need to 
>> worry about a load somewhere in the 2500-3500 pound range.   Seems 
>> like a wichard pad eye with two 5/16 bolts and a backing plate will 
>> do what you're looking for.
>>
>> *From:*listserve-bounces at catalina38.org 
>> <mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org> 
>> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Joseph Launie
>> *Sent:* Thursday, November 29, 2012 12:15 AM
>> *To:* listserve at catalina38.org <mailto:listserve at catalina38.org>
>> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Bob Stay
>>
>> Steve,
>>     We are many thousands of dollars beyond your fix. We have a 
>> Seldon adjustable sprit which projects out 42 inches past the head 
>> stay. (PHRF hit us 15 seconds fo our new 19 foot J. ) We have a 1/2 
>> oz assy chute made for the 19 foot J which is fast in light air.The 
>> Karver furler sits on the end of the Seldon. The karver needs a very 
>> tight halyard so pressure upward on the sprit thus the bob stay. Got 
>> a drawing from a J-120 from Sailing Anarchy fix-it thread.  So here 
>> we are. Joe
>>
>> On 11/28/2012 10:26 PM, Steve Smolinske wrote:
>>
>>     Joe,
>>
>>     Have you thought about removing your current bow roller and
>>     having what you want added to it?  I drew up some plans to add a
>>     13" extension in order to get the tack for the asym out past the
>>     bow pulpit, but decided to wait and see if some of the other
>>     tweaks I did will solve the issue first.   You might be able to
>>     add 13" of ¼ stainless reinforced on both sides and then tied to
>>     the hull with a wire tie rod.   Ill try to send a scan of my
>>     drawing in the next few days, (Going in for elbow surgery
>>     tomorrow and not sure if ill be to work on Friday or not) but
>>     will forward as soon as I can.  The Karver can mount to your bow
>>     sprit too cant it?
>>
>>     Steve
>>
>>     #312 Peregrine
>>
>>     Seattle
>>
>>     *From:*listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
>>     <mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org>
>>     [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Joseph
>>     Launie
>>     *Sent:* Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:13 PM
>>     *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
>>     *Subject:* [C38] Bob Stay
>>
>>     Hi,
>>         I am going to put a bob stay on Macavity to handle my Kaver
>>     top down chute furler. Does anyone know where I can get a bracket
>>     built for the bow  of the boat? I want it to be v shaped
>>     stainless following the shape of the hull with an eye to swage
>>     the bob stay to. I would also want backing plates for the inside
>>     of the hull. It needs to be strong. The bob stay itself will be
>>     11 mm spectra with a cover rated at 19,000 pounds. SAnta Barbara
>>     is a good place for olives but not stainless. Joe
>>
>>
>>
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