Brion, Re: flexing the bowsprit down--for that kind of savings, I'll find a way. Probably set 50-100 lbs on it just to bottom out any flex, then be real careful of the measurements when I assemble the swageless end fittings.
If I used a spectra lashing, I gather I'd mount deadeyes somehow?
I liked the idea of replacing the whole rig with covered dynex dux but it got pretty expensive given the wire size I have. Even then, I'd assumed that anything but a steel bobstay would be vulnerable to damage from anchor, rode, mooring gear, etc etc, wouldn't it?
Thanks for responding to this--I don't like to second-guess the original builders but I'm not comfortable blindly copying them, either.
John V.
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