On Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:15:10 -0700, Gordon wrote:

The fix is a tie rod running from the step to the partner with a
strenghtened cabin roof. Top can't ride up, sides can't cave.

Yes, and the whole boat will be stiffer as a result, like a big box
beam.

In article , Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:15:10 -0700, Gordon wrote:

The fix is a tie rod running from the step to the partner with a
strenghtened cabin roof. Top can't ride up, sides can't cave.

Yes, and the whole boat will be stiffer as a result, like a big box
beam.

Once the novice had been round and tightened his shrouds (which were loose on one tack, IIRC), I'm guessing this set-up would then retain that tension... but the whole lot would be under a lot more stress.

Just curious.


Justin.

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Justin C, by the sea.