Drop Keel in Atlantic Clipper
Posted: Thu October 14th, 2010, 8:57 pm
I have Just spent 3 years restoring Atlantic Clipper Rebecca. She was built 1973 and sunk in Loch Fyne in 1980's or 90's.
Two issues I would like help / advise with.
1) MizzenRigging; The Mizzen doesen't seem secure. Is a triassic stay from Mizzen Top to Main mast advisable?
2)Drop Keel; Does the vessel really NEED a drop keel? Rebecca's was corroded so I cut it out and temporarily
Glassed in the slot. Not very keen on drop keels
a) What are the Disadvantages ? (I imagine chafe, banging and a bent drop keel ...disastrous!)
b) Will she sail ok without it ?
I would be very grateful to hear from anyone with experience on these issues
Yours
Ken Linklater
Two issues I would like help / advise with.
1) MizzenRigging; The Mizzen doesen't seem secure. Is a triassic stay from Mizzen Top to Main mast advisable?
2)Drop Keel; Does the vessel really NEED a drop keel? Rebecca's was corroded so I cut it out and temporarily
Glassed in the slot. Not very keen on drop keels
a) What are the Disadvantages ? (I imagine chafe, banging and a bent drop keel ...disastrous!)
b) Will she sail ok without it ?
I would be very grateful to hear from anyone with experience on these issues
Yours
Ken Linklater