Chain plate locations with a raised mast?

[Mark Gudschinsky]

On our Weekender, we've raised the cabin 6 inches and intend to raise the mast 12 inches.

It seems that with the extra foot of height for the mast, the chain plates might need relocated further toward the stern. Also the angle that they're set at may need adjusted?

Any imput?

[capt jake]

I raised my mast 9" and did not relocate the chain plates. The geometry looks fine when I raise the mast.

[Frank Hagan]

If you can avoid it, don't move the chainplates aft. The problem is that they already will "interfere" with the sail in a puff; you'll end up making it look like tuck and roll upholstry (without the roll part).

The extra height on the cabin doesn't matter; and I don't think the extra foot on the height of the mast will make enough difference. Where's Paul, though ... he's our resident sail expert.

[Pat Mellema]

Mark

I am glad to see I am not the only one who raised the mast up 12'". I also raised the cabin 4" .The extra hieght in the mast should pose no problems with the location of the chainplates.

[Mike Pennington]

Mark,

The angle of the chain plate should be all thats different. If you want, you can raise the mast and measure the angle of the stays, so your plates are in line. I have changed the height of my mast so many times mine are a bit off. But as long as the plates are well anchored you should have no problems, as Frank said above, you should not move the stays back because your mainsail will not be able to extend out as far and/or you will possibly have trouble with a damaged sail. Besides if you can't put your boom out all the way, how else will you be able to out race me on a down wind run :roll: See you on the water soon. Mike

[T. Nelson Surbrook]

I raised the mast by 14" and the chainplates are in the original position and it works just fine.

[Mike Pennington]

Well I was wondering wether their would be a difference between the weekender and the Vacationer. I guess I should have kept my mouth shut.

I stand admonished :oops:

[Craig]

I raised the Saralee's rig 18" and left the plates alone. The angle of the pull is off a bit, but, with the small stree that is there it isn't woth messing with them IMHO

[Craig]

I raised the Saralee's rig 18" and left the plates alone. The angle of the pull is off a bit, but, with the small stress that is there it isn't woth messing with them IMHO

[Barry Pyeatt]

Mark,

I too will suggest you not move the chain plates any further aft. Chaffing on the main can be an issue. Don't make it worse. You might also look at shroud covers for the aft pair, if you are not using coated shrouds. Keep your sails a lot cleaner and avoid some of the chaffing issues. West marine has them in their catalog, they are a little difficult to attach, (Capt. Jake will testify about his). But I've used them before and not had any problems with installing them. Keeps everything a lot cleaner.