With 160 square feet of sail what kind of load on a stay should I
expect.

Any basic formula? Or do I need to get somes sort of scales together

Reason I ask Im putting an inner stay back on, that was removed when I
replaced the anchor windlass. I found a Navy #1 made in 1910 that is
hot dipped galv on cast iron in mint condition. Hate to do it but, I
need to tap the top of the bollard to attach the stay and want to use
the smallest size bolt that will suffice.

The old system was a electric winch P.O.S. that had the inner stay
welded to the case.



Thanks in advance

Joe
MSV RedCloud