Masthead buoyancy

   Just Strap lemonade bottles to the head of the mast. MAy not look kool. But would do the job.

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BBSCFaithfull Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 06 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1251	Post Options Post Reply Quote BBSCFaithfull Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Masthead buoyancy Posted: 04 Jul 06 at 10:26am
	Just Strap lemonade bottles to the head of the mast. MAy not look kool. But would do the job.
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jpbuzz591 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 793	Post Options Post Reply Quote jpbuzz591 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 06 at 9:47am
	I'm have heard that you need at least 40 litres of bouyancy to make much difference and that will slow down the capsize but not necessarily stop inversion.
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bigum Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigum Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 06 at 9:43am
	I know it's not cool but I am considering using masthead buoyancy on my Contender because 1. I'm still learning to trapese & helm so I swim alot 2. The water where I sail is not very deep and I don't want to get the mast stuck in the mud. Is there a down side to this idea ( apart from cost & looking like a nerd )? Also should I use the crewsaver "fender" style or the "airship" style that cats use? All opinions & experiance welcome.....