Super simple removable forestay

[zachduckworth]

What do you think of this? I've been tempted to install a removable headstay on my Islander Bahama 30. This guy's process is very simple. Is a mast hound appropriate for an inner forestay? Curious to hear everyone's thoughts on this, would be great if this was workable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuuphu4mGFQ

[Benz]

Playback has been disabled....we can't see it here.

[zachduckworth]

Originally Posted by Benz

Playback has been disabled....we can't see it here.

Did the youtube video link work?

[rognvald]

You tube video link works. So, with no support from below, your deck with be flexing under the loads imposed by a storm sail in heavy winds. A simple tie rod could solve this problem and tie the deck into the hull. I don't like his compromise or the potential for serious stress. Err to the conservative if you want to get it right.
Rognvald

[Benz]

Originally Posted by zachduckworth

Did the youtube video link work?

Got it to view....
The mast hound is OK. The lower structure is rather flimsy--you'd do well to check the break loads on the deck padeye--I know Wichard makes different grades of them, and sadly the stronger ones tend to show rust earlier.
Also, I second the above poster's comment on making sure the deck can handle that sort of load.

[barnakiel]

Is the mast tang just riveted ?


I would then assume the strength is just the shear strength of those rivets ?


hm hm


pim pom


just asking


b.

[Benz]

Originally Posted by barnakiel

Is the mast tang just riveted ?


I would then assume the strength is just the shear strength of those rivets ?


hm hm


pim pom


just asking


b.

There appears to be a through-bolt at the very upper end of the hound. I confess I can't stand YouTube and just skim, but unless it was taken out later, which would be folly, it would make the installation fine.