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24-09-2021, 12:23

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Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

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Posted By Happ

Re: Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

You aren’t talking about a Bow Sprit any longer. You are talking about LOD vs LWL. That’s a whole different story. I suggest you never sail one of the great older designs from the 60’s or 70’s...

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24-09-2021, 10:41

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Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

Views: 7,587

Posted By Happ

Re: Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

I agree with much you have said but disagree on 2 things. First a sprit in close quarters is no different then having a bigger boat. Second the hobby horsing is in the hull design. The sprits don’t...

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24-09-2021, 09:06

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Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

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Posted By Happ

Re: Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

Bowsprit plowing through a marina? Yep that 3’ bowsprit is a real hazard. We all know that the other 30’, 40’ or 50’ of boat won’t cause any damage. As to hobby horsing. Bowsprit are not used in...

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24-09-2021, 07:55

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Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

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Posted By Happ

Re: Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

They were originally designed to increase sail area on the older heavy boats. Today the serve the same purpose. The boat I’m most likely going to have refit will have a simple SS pole attached to...

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