Chris Gerkin Posted July 5, 2003 Posted July 5, 2003 This is the bowsprit with the chains. I used galvanized 3/16 but it is still very heavy. I may end up going with cable. This is the pointy end 8) Quote
Konrad in Lincoln Posted July 6, 2003 Posted July 6, 2003 Holy Moses, that thing is BIG. How are you going to trailer/launch that thing?!? You'll need a trailer tongue extension about 10 feet long, looks like. I'll bet it looks really cool when it's all done. Quote
High C Posted July 6, 2003 Posted July 6, 2003 Oh I love it, especially the bronze collar! I'd love to do the chains on my Weekender, but they interfere with the winch on the trailer. Quote
Mike Pennington Posted July 6, 2003 Posted July 6, 2003 Chris, you are going to need some monkeys to go out there to un foul a line or sail. My vote is for the chain, easier to grip with your toes. Quote
Mark Hughes Posted July 10, 2003 Posted July 10, 2003 Out of curiosity, what led to your decision to omit the dolphin striker? I'm sure with the arch to your bowsprit you don't need it structurally, but it has a nice aesthetic to it. Quote
Chris Gerkin Posted July 11, 2003 Author Posted July 11, 2003 Thats a good question. I just never got around to it. I may try one out and see how it looks. :oops: Quote
Mike Pennington Posted July 11, 2003 Posted July 11, 2003 Awe Now! Do we really need to be out bopping dolphins on the head? A friend sugested since I extended the sprit that I didn't need it any more. It does get in the way on occassion when I pull the boat up to far on the trailer. I suppose that is the trailers problem not the boat though :roll: Mike Quote
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