On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Derek Meyer <djmeyer16 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi Keay,
>> My step is just held in with 4 lag bolts. While you're right about the
> forces, the support beam and standing rigging are what really keep the mast
> up and in place. I wouldn't sweat the base plate too much.
>
...and then there's the compression post, when and where it's actually used...
Russell
> -Derek
>> ________________________________
> From: Keay Edwards <keay at keay3.net>
> To: tuna at myfleet.org> Sent: Monday, March 5, 2012 9:40 PM
> Subject: [Santana 22] Thoughts about mast step.
>> Hola folks,
>> Major geek question. Any one have any cogent thoughts on the lateral forces
> applied to the mast step on the Santana 22? I am curious if the mast base
> plate needs to be through bolted to the underside of the support beam.
>> I heard somewhere that the force for every 1 lb applied to forward motion of
> the boat there are 4 lbs applied laterally. This is close hauled.
>> On further reflection the ratio of 1 to 4 might be for an unstayed mast.
>> Thanks,
>> Keay
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