So... I bought a "project" and realized that it has a broken port hull chainplate for the jib. I contacted Murray Sports to purchase one, and was told that they don't make it anymore. Groan. So where would I scavenge one? (I'm trying to upload image and can't).
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Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap --
Yes. TBH, I'm not even sure of the rigging. Anyone have a detailed picture of the way it's supposed to be rigged? I've never rigged much less sailed a Nacra yet
MN3, so I've managed to look at the rigging on some other Nacra 5.7. So I guess somewhere the previous owner broke the chainplate, then instead of fixing it, just put the 2nd bow tang on each hull instead. Hmm.
My 5.7 only has the inboard bow tang on both sides with a single hole that attaches to a bridle wire and connects to a 1/2 twist shackle then to a chainplate like the one in your image attached to the outside of the hull. Someone really modified your boat! Let me know if you want some close-up images of this forestay rig, but your port hull is correct except the bridle should connect to that inboard tang, not the chainplate, the starboard, not so much.
MN3, I have not had to repair the bridle wire tangs on my boat, so I don't know exactly what to expect if I open the top, but that would tell the tale. The images in your post are not even close to what I see on mine.
Tom is correct, you should only have a single hole, in a small tang, on the INBOARD side of the bow,
If the age of the rigging is unknown, I would have a new set of wires made.
Spend the extra few $ & have them made with marine forks on one end. Then you simply pin the fork to that short bow tang, eliminating all shackles.
You can use a simple loop on the other end, without twist shackles. Just pin a bow shackle to the single hole of a 10 hole adjuster, (allows for variable mast rake). The loops of the bridal wires are captive in the bow shackle.
However, if you intend to add roller furling to your jib, (highly recommended), make both ends of the bridals marine forks. This allows the use of a single triangle plate to attach bridals to the furling drum.
See the photo Portuguese Turnbuckle in this album.
If you are getting new rigging made, have the forestay made 3.5” shorter than stock, with a pigtail at one end.
The furling drum & swivel will make up for the shortened forestay
-- Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap --
Tom is correct, you should only have a single hole, in a small tang, on the INBOARD side of the bow,
If the age of the rigging is unknown, I would have a new set of wires made.
Spend the extra few $ & have them made with marine forks on one end. Then you simply pin the fork to that short bow tang, eliminating all shackles.
You can use a simple loop on the other end, without twist shackles. Just pin a bow shackle to the single hole of a 10 hole adjuster, (allows for variable mast rake). The loops of the bridal wires are captive in the bow shackle.
However, if you intend to add roller furling to your jib, (highly recommended), make both ends of the bridals marine forks. This allows the use of a single triangle plate to attach bridals to the furling drum.
See the photo Portuguese Turnbuckle in this album. https://www.thebeachcats.…pictures?g2_itemId=88291
If you are getting new rigging made, have the forestay made 3.5” shorter than stock, with a pigtail at one end.
The furling drum & swivel will make up for the shortened forestay
Edited by Edchris177 on Aug 05, 2021 - 09:09 AM.
-- Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap --
The only way I know to see the bow tang attachment in the N 5.7 is to remove the forward deck lid. This is a procedure many have done using a putty knife, hammer and re-attaching with thickened epoxy after the repair is complete. There are several threads. It's clear the bridal tangs on this particular 5.7 have been modified, so I would want to open it up, attach a new bow tang and probably replace the bridle wires and forestay.
EdChris, I have longed for a furler and never done it. It would save all that flogging on the beach.
EdChris, I have longed for a furler and never done it. It would save all that flogging on the beach.
I think I have an almost new furler sitting somewhere amongst bins of extra parts. I know for sure I have a new one for the Dart, & a rebuilt H18.
I’ll have a look for the Harken system.
-- Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap --
This is a procedure many have done using a putty knife, hammer and re-attaching with thickened epoxy after the repair is complete. There are several threads. It's clear the bridal tangs on this particular 5.7 have been modified, so I would want to open it up, attach a new bow tang and probably replace the bridle wires and forestay.
Unfortunately a small sledge hammer and chisel were required to remove my mystere decks. I almost cried .. lol
Hi guys. That N5.5 is mine, unfortunately it has been sitting without intervention until now.. combination of Covid, winter here in Chile where I live, and not a lot of proactivity from the guy that will repair it (not something that I can do myself..). I should have something to report in the next month or two, to provide some feedback after the support from fellow sailors of this community.
Thanks all for the feedback. I've already got the deck up to repair the fiberglass further back on the hull which was pretty easy. I'll post pictures along the way.