Upper shroud and forestay attachment

[Prospect]

My boat doesn't have the tabs connected to the upper shrouds. It just didn't come with them. Is this normal? My upper shrouds fit directly into the pin shackle.

[Russ]

What is "normal" is what is pictured in the photo you attached. At least that's what I have.

I don't know how to remove those "tabs" without re-swagging the fittings.

Without them, the shrouds would be too short. Therefore yours might have been made custom or before Roger added the "tabs".

[THE CUSCUS]

That is totally wrong setup. The uppers need to be on the back side of the mast (swept back spreaders right??) Those tabs are held on by the bolt going through the mast and angle to the rear of mast. The forestay attaches to the mast hound facing forwards. Having some kind of swivel joint is a good idea too.

[NiceAft]

That is totally wrong setup. The uppers need to be on the back side of the mast (swept back spreaders right??) Those tabs are held on by the bolt going through the mast and angle to the rear of mast. The forestay attaches to the mast hound facing forwards. Having some kind of swivel joint is a good idea too.

For a Venture 25, the setup is different.




For an , the photo is correct.

[THE CUSCUS]

My bad for not seeing the OP had an I figured the rigs on all the Macs were more similar. That set-up would make Rube Goldberg jealous.

[NiceAft]

Thanks.

That’s what we have to deal with.

Now, on a tangent; I see where you you are, or at least where the boat is. We will be taking a cruise out of Haver de Grace this June. Is there a chance to meet for dinner? We try to meet members of this site when we travel.

[THE CUSCUS]

Ray, yes I live a short boat ride (or a longer car ride in miles) from HDG. My wife and I frequently go there for dinner. Let me know when you are there and we can see if we can get together. Always good to meet fellow Mac owners.