Mizzen stays'l

[S/V Laelia]

I pulled out my mizzen stays'l for the first time and hoisted it to see how it goes together. It looks like the logical place to secure the tack would be the base of the lifeline stanchion just aft of the main top shroud. Does anyone have experience with this? Is it well enough reinforced to handle the stresses? Should a backing plate be added? Are there any known gotcha's when using the sail?

[Dale Tanski]

Ralph,

That is where we tack ours, on the stanchion base on the upwind side.  The bail on the end of the mizzen boom is for the sheet, here I stick a block with a snap shackle for easy on and off.  I currently do have a separate halyard but do not have a winch.  That is in order for this season.  Without a load I hoist and tie off the halyard.  Works OK but still should have a winch.

Have fun...

Dale

[egoodhue]

What are the dimensions you are using for the mizzen staysail. I am thinking of getting one for later this year if I can find a yused one at Baccon Sails

Ted
SV "Fantasia"
Hull 120

[S/V Laelia]

I beleive the following are the original specs for all of the sails

Sail plan for Pearson 365 Ketch
Main       Luff=36'0" Foot=11'9" Leach=37'6"    Area 212 sqf    6.5 oz
Mizzen    Luff=24'0" Foot=8'0" Leach=24'9"    Area 96sqf       6.5 oz
#1 Genoa    Luff=40'7" Foot=24'0" Leach=39'0"    Area 454sqf    3.5 oz
#2 Genoa    Luff=40'4" Foot=19'7" Leach=37'0"    Area 360sqf    5.5 oz
#3 Genoa    Luff=36'10" Foot=16'5" Leach=31'8"    Area 25sqf       6.3 oz
Mizzen Staysail    Luff=29'1" Foot=18'3" Leach=25'10"    Area231sqf       1.5 oz
Roller Furl
Jib       Luff=39'3.5" Foot=22'8" Leach=36'7"    Area 433 sqf

I=41'0" J=15'0" ,P=36'0" E=11.75', PY=24'0", EY=7.23'

[egoodhue]

Thanks for the info
I will start the search and figure out the attachments
I am putting radar on the mast this year and add a haryard/block to the work list
Ted