Is the "backstay crane" a fitting?

maximo · Post by **maximo** » 30 Jan 2007, 16:53

hi,
Y want to know if the "backstay crane" is a fitting, if so, it can be made of any material? ex. carbon fiber.

thanks.

pd: sorry, my english is not so good.

Andy Stevenson · Post by **Andy Stevenson** » 30 Jan 2007, 21:21

Hi Maximo,

if the "backstay crane" is a fitting

Class rule F 3.3 lists the backstay crane as an optional fitting. As far as Iâ€™m aware thereâ€™s no restriction on materials for fittings.

Cheers

maximo · Post by **maximo** » 30 Jan 2007, 22:05

Thanks, Andy.

But in F.3.2 CONSTRUCTION

(a) A mast stub arrangement is permitted and, if used, shall be taken to be part of the mast.

thats was my doubt.

Andy Stevenson · Post by **Andy Stevenson** » 31 Jan 2007, 00:01

(a) A mast stub arrangement is permitted and, if used, shall be taken to be part of the mast.

Indeed, and as such I imagine it must comply with the material restrictions for a mast. However I can find no similar statement for a backstay crane, so I assume when fitted to a mast itâ€™s still just a backstay crane and not taken as part of the mast. Hence can be made out of anything you like.

This, of course is just my opinion. Iâ€™ve been known to get the rules completely wrong before now

Actually I really hope Iâ€™m right here, â€˜cos the same would likely apply to a spreader attachment, and Iâ€™m in the midst of making â€œclip onâ€

maximo · Post by **maximo** » 31 Jan 2007, 02:37

Thanks again Andy.

maximo