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Posts: 262 IP: Logged Posts: 141 IP: Logged Posts: 62 IP: Logged Posts: 65 IP: Logged Posts: 262 IP: Logged Posts: 262 "you have the gaff length dimension right there. with a divider it should be easy enough to extrapolate the distances needed. i don't think it needs to be exact, so scaling should get you close enough to work good. the scale the plans are drawn in should be stated. with an architects scale you should get pretty close." By my calculations therefor I get: [This message has been edited by Tom (edited 02-03-2007).] IP: Logged Posts: 31 IP: Logged Posts: 3 IP: Logged Posts: 3 The leech of the H 12-1/2 is shown as being 6" shorter than the that of the Haven, so perhaps the peak of the Haven's sail will end up higher than that of the H 12-1/2, which may affect the location of the bridle. I think I will closely check the Haven's sail plan with an architect's scale before I make a final decision (which I hope to be this spring). IP: Logged All times are ET (US)
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Topic: Gaff bridle
Tom
Builder
Registered: Jul 2002
posted 12-12-2006 09:43 PM
Over the winter I will be making up a gaff rig for my Haven. I need to know all about the rigging required. Specifically, dimensions for the gaff bridle and all the necessary hardware. Photos would be a big help, or even a drawing. Any and all help appreciated.
Jack
Builder
Registered: Jan 2001
posted 01-31-2007 06:12 PM
Good idea Tom; This is one of the areas where neither the plans or the book tell much about the rigging. Also there are things like lazy jacks too one might want to consider. This would be a definite area where those who have finished their rigging could give us some diagrams and info beyond whats available.
Steve Martinson
Builder
Registered: Jan 2002
posted 02-01-2007 05:13 PM
Any details and photos of a marconi rig would be helpful too.
Brent Cummings
Builder
Registered: Dec 2004
posted 02-01-2007 06:29 PM
A few pictures under the "museums" section that may be helpful. I'm in the midst of turning my spars and getting them to size right now so I too would benefit from this thread. I have no experience with how gaff rigs are set up and am not even sure of some of the terminology. Anyone have any good reference material? Block dimensions would be helpful too as I am collecting used stuff.
Tom
Builder
Registered: Jul 2002
posted 02-03-2007 01:07 PM
What we need to know is, what is the distance from A to B, and from A to C, and how long should the wire that runs from B to C be?
Tom
Builder
Registered: Jul 2002
posted 02-03-2007 07:26 PM
I posted the same picture on the WB Forum and "merlinron" replied:
or...
B = 18"
C = 36"
Length of bridle wire = 40"
SteveW
Builder
Registered: Oct 2002
posted 02-08-2007 08:46 PM
I can't get to my bridal at this time of year(in storage), but I know that I scaled it from prints that I got from the "NETTLE" at mystic sea port. I have used 3/16 nylon rope instead of wire. I used a twisted D shackle, and a harkin (carbon fibre) block. I would not use wire, as the strength is not needed. The 3/16 rope is stronger than the gaff. And the rope does not cause damage when you drop the sails. I put oak rope stops on the gaff, to keep the rope in place. This has been a trouble free setup even in bad weather, and my haven has seen her share of foul weather.
Paul Scott
Builder
Registered: Feb 2007
posted 02-13-2007 09:11 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Tom:
Over the winter I will be making up a gaff rig for my Haven. I need to know all about the rigging required. Specifically, dimensions for the gaff bridle and all the necessary hardware. Photos would be a big help, or even a drawing. Any and all help appreciated.
Paul Scott
Builder
Registered: Feb 2007
posted 02-13-2007 09:39 AM
The plans for the H 12-1/2 (circa 1939) show a gaff length of 9'-0" (without the jaws) compared to the Haven gaff lenght of 9'-1/2".
The gaff for the H 12-1/2 has oak shoulders, 1-3/4" x 5/16" square, screwed to the gaff to, I presume, locate and fix the bridle ends at 8" and 36" from the outer end of the gaff, since those dimensions are given. There is no mention of the length of the bridle. The mast lenghts of the two boats differ by only about an inch. The peak halyard blocks appear to be located similarily, with the throat halyard located 28" below the mast top on the H 12-1/2 compared to 27" for the Haven.next newest topic | next oldest topic
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