I'm interested in finding load diagrams for the various 'parts' (from spreader to lines to
sails to
mast to bulkheads) of a sailboat under full
canvas and / or while at rest.
Has there been any
research into this?
Can I sit on my boom? What direction is the force on my spreaders? What
parts of the sail are under stress? What types of forces does the
mast exert on the
boat?