Mast Fitting for Batwing

[ahimsakid]

Does anyone have any pointers to share on rigging a simple batwing sail? I have found good information on developing the sail itself, but I am new to this and don't have details on the best rigging setup. In particular, can anyone describe--or point to details for--the mast fitting at the point where the upper battens converge? Thanks in advance!

 

[Dan Miller]

Here are a couple examples from Rushton, the first from an old catalog (look at numbers 22 and 23). The second from a vintage Vesper with the Improved Bailey (batwing) sail.

 

[ahimsakid]

Thanks Dan, that was just what I wanted to see. Of course, being a penny-pincher I'll have to see if I can fashion the gooseneck from an old oarlock and fabricate the batten hinge portion with some plate and pins.
(BTW, love your site.)

 

[john hupfield]

Sure and we have used oar locks in similar circumstances for years.The nylon ones are adequate.
John