Transcript Composite rigging

Composite rigging
René Villefrance
Nordic Mast
Composite rigging versus rod
• Advantage
1. Weight
2. Performance
3. Boat handing
4. Comfort
5. Ease of handling
Composite rigging versus rod
• Weight comparison:
1. Generic 50 footer 3 spreader rig
2. Rod weighs in at : 126 kg
3. Composite rig weighs in at : 36 kg
4. Difference is 90 kilos!!
5. Factor 1:4
Aluminium mast versus carbonmast
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50 footer 3 spreader rig
Aluminium tube weighs in at:347 kg
Carbon tube weighs in at: 157 kg
Weight savings: 190 kg
Carbonmast and rigging saving
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280 kilo savings
Factor 1:4
1020 kilos
Less pitching
More stability/center of gravity
Easier handling
Owner pride
performance
Drawback/disadvantage
• Windage
• Cost
• vibrations
Composite rigging manufactures
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Navtec
Future Fibers
Smart rigging
Ec 6 and ec 6 +
SCR 35 (Hall)
OYS
Maffioli
Soft rig
Carbo-link
Great and safe sailing
Refit of old rig/mast
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Measurements
Modifications of spreader
Furling forestays
Interfaces