Hässelby 2006-04-28

So I got my hands on a used but never installed Oskarshamns Marina bowspring. It is constructed of 38 mm dia stainless steel frame with a built in pullpit. It has an built in anchor roller and a ladder. I will extend my forestay with a turnbuckle and move it forward onto the bowspring. This will have two additional effects, she will become less sensitive for turning up to the wind whit increasing airspeeds and the sail will also be lifted higher up over the stanchion lanyard.

Inserting a pic of the bowspring still laying on the trailer in our garage.

Torsby Värmdö 2006-05-06
Finally the bowspring is in place, unfortunattly my local pusher in rigging and gear, Benns mast failed to manufacture the ordered goods so the waterstay wasnt delivered today.
I am thinking of having a sidestay manufactured (will be installed horizontally and sideways betwen the hull and bowspring). I am a little concerned about the sideloads. Dont know if the construction is strong enough.

Hässelby 2009-05-24

Finally I have some time left to fix with the teak to the bow spring :)