Page 1 of 1
Hammocks on the 26X?
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 5:10 pm
by dlandersson
Can anyone recommend a hammock for the 26X?
My thinking is over the foredeck for the Admiral.
Re: Hammocks on the 26X?
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:58 pm
by kmclemore
A quick search found this rather complete discussion of the topic:
http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... =8&t=17543
Re: Hammocks on the 26X?
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 9:56 pm
by Mac26Mpaul
Has anyone done one on an M? I mean, without a backstay. I should think it would cop quite a bit more strain with a genny flying in a bit of a wind so surely it should be okay right ??
Re: Hammocks on the 26X?
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 2:34 am
by Catigale
300 lbs(admiral+captain) weight on the mast 6 feet up.....so 150 on mast,ergo about an extra 40 on each shroud.....not too much to worry about there IMHO , even sans backstay.
Re: Hammocks on the 26X?
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:43 pm
by Mac26Mpaul
Makes sense to me. mm May have to find an appropriate hammock - sounds like a worthy investment
Re: Hammocks on the 26X?
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:09 pm
by mika
Does anyone know the manufacturer of the blue hammock shown in the photos? It's not Henessee - they don't have a blue one like the one shown in the photo.
My 120 pound admiral would look real good up there and she may enjoy the sail better up there.