Adding a cutter rig / sloop to cutter conversion

[psk125]

Looking at drawings of this boat https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/morgan-43 , it would not appear really set up for a cutter rig. To be properly secured, the inner forestay would need to run through the deck (where you say there is a cleat) and down to the stem. That would likely put a steel rod right in the middle of the forward double berth. Perhaps the boats you have seen rigged as cutters have a different interior configuration.

[Adelie]

Originally Posted by Weaser

Hi All,

I've been reading all the questions, answers and suggestions about the sloop to cutter conversions. I have a 43' Morgan CC sloop. My mast came with an attachment point for an inner halyard. I also have a large cleat where the inner halyard would attach to the deck. I have seen photos of my model boat with cutter rigs. My question is, did Morgan offer this as an optional rig?

Thanks
Weaser

What kind of attachment on the mast? A tang welded to the front side or a strap wrapping around and screwed or bolted to the mast?

Generally the tang would be appropriate for a halyard, the strap would be more appropriate for the forestay/staysail stay. Not always.

[Weaser]

Originally Posted by Adelie

What kind of attachment on the mast? A tang welded to the front side or a strap wrapping around and screwed or bolted to the mast?

Generally the tang would be appropriate for a halyard, the strap would be more appropriate for the forestay/staysail stay. Not always.

It’s a welded tang on the mast.

[Weaser]

Originally Posted by psk125

Looking at drawings of this boat https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/morgan-43 , it would not appear really set up for a cutter rig. To be properly secured, the inner forestay would need to run through the deck (where you say there is a cleat) and down to the stem. That would likely put a steel rod right in the middle of the forward double berth. Perhaps the boats you have seen rigged as cutters have a different interior configuration.

The cleat is attached to the deck directly above the chain locker bulkhead.

[Adelie]

By directly over do you mean there are thru-bolts for the cleat on both sides of the bulkhead?

[Weaser]

They are right above the chain locker bulkhead