spectra question

[peter radclyffe]

hello Brion do you think i could use this rig without spreaders if i use spectra

Sundays Class 18 metre gaff schooner

[Brion Toss]

Hi,
Spreaders, no question, regardless of the materials used. And you might want to revisit other geometry, like that of the triatic, the jibstay/outer forestay, and the fores'l proportions.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

[benz]

Hi Peter,

Paying Brion for a consultation is money well spent. I mailed him my proposed sail plan and he corrected. My rig (Gaff-headed cutter with spectra shrouds) stayed up through 7000 sea miles so far.....
Ben

[peter radclyffe]

and merry xmas