Hi everybody,
I just bought a used Bombardier 4.8, that seems like it is still in good condition. I am fairly novice as both a sailor and rigger, so I managed to track down a 2 page PDF manual on-line, but it is a bit short on pictures and details. From what I can tell I am missing a forestay. The guy who sold it to me insists that all he ever had was the jib furler, and he didn't had a separate forestay. Is there anybody that can confirm that I should have a forestay? I presume it attaches at the same point as the shrouds? I figure if I can measure up the distance I should be able to get one made.
He also said he sailed it without a separate forestay - any thoughts on whether that is a good or bad idea?
Thanks
Darcy
I just bought a used Bombardier 4.8, that seems like it is still in good condition. I am fairly novice as both a sailor and rigger, so I managed to track down a 2 page PDF manual on-line, but it is a bit short on pictures and details. From what I can tell I am missing a forestay. The guy who sold it to me insists that all he ever had was the jib furler, and he didn't had a separate forestay. Is there anybody that can confirm that I should have a forestay? I presume it attaches at the same point as the shrouds? I figure if I can measure up the distance I should be able to get one made.
He also said he sailed it without a separate forestay - any thoughts on whether that is a good or bad idea?
Thanks
Darcy