Whisker stays for bow sprit

Nov 15, 2014
137
Catalina 30T 5830 Green Bay
On the Catalina 30 TR, is the bow sprit long enough that whisker stays would add any benefit? Thx!
 
Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
No benefit in mind - that's why I'm asking - is there any practical benefit?
Well not practical; there is nothing practical about them. If a boat needed them it would be a STRUCTURAL benefit, but because I've not seen a ton of C30s with torn-off bowsprits, I'm assuming Catalina was OK leaving them off. The loads are handled fine by the bobstay.
 
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