Retrofitting a bowsprit - The ANSWER to cruising under spinnaker.
If you're interested in Code 0’s, Cruising Chutes, Asymmetric Spinnakers or Top Down Furlers you're probably thinking about a bowsprit.
The first of a two part series where British boatbuilder Chris Foster focuses on bowsprits. Explaining what the benefits are, how to use one and what to consider when fitting one to your own boat.
In this episode he fits a Carbon bowsprit to Najad 332 cruiser and gives you the lowdown on what you need to know to fit one to your own boat!
Join us on our sailboat “Berzerk” for endless a sailing adventure , boat building/rigging and mountain biking.
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