I read some where that somebody had a solid rod for the lower shroud under the bow sprite. Can someone tell me if this is a custom job or can I get it "off the shelf"?
Chuck
For what model? They are stock on some models(Horizon Cats have them). A call to Compac will get a quick answer and they could probably make one for any Compac with a bowsprit.
Oooopppss..... my bad. I have a CP-19 II, hull # 278. Thanks Craig I keep forgetting the company is still around.
Chuck
If ComPac cant help you out, you could measure and have White Water Marine make you one. Just remember you need the bow sprit to maintain a proper line for the boat to maintain its looks.
Mac
Are you talking about a solid "bobstay" ?
Bobstay is the correct term for what Chuck is referring to. Tnx.
Thanks to all for the info. So I am looking for a solid bobstay, got it. MacGyver, good point on maintaining the correct line I was thinking of proper mast rake but didn't think of looks.
Chuck
Just wondering why a solid rod bobstay? On my CP23 I replaced my damaged original with a length 0f SS chain. It looks sweet and last season I bumped into the dock with it (someone must have moved the dock) and bounced right off. OK, I wasn't going very fast, but I wonder how much abuse a solid bobstay could stand?
I've got a home-made bowsprit, and there's a cable down to the bow-eye. It takes up room there so that it is hard to hook the trailer winch to the bow eye when I haul the boat. I have wondered if I should get whatever the fitting is and re-install or replace the bobstay.
Tom:
I was thinking of doing the exact same thing! Thought the look would be great and, considering I have the original bobstay, it's ready for a replacement. Can you post or email any photos? Thanks,
Bob23
(I hate when they move those docks. I had the same problem with pilings that reach out and grab the boat while backing out of a slip. They were probably formally trees that would jump in front of my car when I was a younger driver!)
Bob,
I could probably sail to your house and show you the bobstay faster than I could figure out how to post a photo. My daughter has promised to help, but she is several years behind in her promises. Believe me, you will love the way it looks! Just take a piece of 1/4" anchor chain and a few plastic wire ties, hang the chain on your old bobstay and stand back.... it just looks so salty you can almost taste it!
Tom, as to why I wanted a solid bobstay that's simple I never thought of SS chain. Sounds like a great idea. You also make a good point on the ability to flex and recover after a bump. Thanks for the fresh look at this.
Chuck
I used all 1/4" SS chain and shackles. No turnbuckle. The old bobstay gave me the approximate length, but before I cut the chain I stood the mast and made sure I had adjustment room on the forestay and backstay turnbuckles. It has worked out just fine and really tickles that old pirate deep inside of me -- almost as good as having a patch over one eye!