Rich,

Just read your newsgroup post and would very much appreciate a response
to several concerns that you addressed in that post.

Why do you say avoid pulman version if planning passage making ?

What polymer do you recommend for running backstays ?

How do you recommend testing and sealing bowsprit ?

How does one torque test the chain plate bolts ?

I have Barient ST mains but don't know if they are the type against
which you caution. Comment please.

Gratefully,


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Courtney Thomas
s/v Mutiny
lying Oriental, NC
WDB5619