I think I am pretty
sold on the German sheet setup. My
clutch is a tad small for my existing sheet(old and needs replacing anyways so not worried about ruining the line), but I am going to have it run to both
jib sheets with clutches so that I can use the windward sheet for the main.
I don't have great
service still so pages load slow, that CarbonCore sounds interesting. Are you going to have them shape it how you want then you
layup glass over it, or do they
layup the glass? I don't have space to really do a lamination for an arch this size, maybe I could do it in a public parking lot with poly/vinyl, but
epoxy wouldnt be possible due to curing times. I really like the idea of FRP arch, but I'm struggling with time constraints, coming into
winter now(spaces I have access too are all outdoors) and being able to outsource the build means I can focus on other things at the same time(plus work).
I am also thinking that I'll use a pulley on either side of the arch to similar to how the newer benes are.
Harken load calculator for my mainsheet under full sail @ 45knts of
wind indicate about 14,000lbs. Obviously I wouldn't be under full main at that
wind speed, that'd be insane, but nice to know if I spec something out to this rough area I should be totally fine.
I lean towards a high grade
aluminum over stainless due to cost of material, my Atlantic tower is
aluminum and the tube size is sch 40 from what I can tell and it has a nice hand feel(holding on). Also feel like I'd be able to find more welders that can work with aluminum in the
Seattle area due to the aerospace segments near by.