[quote=Edchris177][quote]I was using dolphin striker rod. Is this strong enough?[/quote]
Do NOT do that.
[quote]all the wind power propels the boat from this rod, [/quote]
Yes, & no. The rod serves two purposes. From an engineering standpoint, (load analysis), it serves mainly to prevent the main beam from breaking. In combination with the V brace, it makes a truss, which is much stronger than the beam itself.
The short section with the ball serves to keep the mast off the beam, & yes, it does transmit SOME of wind forces, but most of the wind force is borne by the shrouds/stay.
Winching up steep beach via the DS is just dumb. Your ad states “Beach Wheels”, use them. Get them
under the hulls, (about the shroud anchor points is neutral balance), then attach winch to the wheels axles, near the wheels.
If you have to move that cat, remove the rudders & the mast 1st. That reduces the weight substantially, & face it, for whatever reason you are moving it, those parts have to come off anyway.<!-- editby --><em>Edited by Edchris177 on Oct 24, 2021 - 05:51 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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