Spreader and shroud loads- swept aft

[Brian Duff]

All,
Thanks for the input - I was looking for that valueable bit - combine the normal backstay and upper shroud loads but work out all that plus comrpession, etc, for the real angles used.

I am really waiting to hear how the W32 up in Naptown sails with the turbo rags comming from Quantum, before I go to far into modifying mine - but I can do the math parts now anyway.

Lets say I do a 'John Holmes' style fixture on the masthead aft, how do I calculate the loads on that sucker. I guess I have to weld that piece in place, or get way overweight providing fasthening area