C22 Question on Bridals for Mast raising

[DVD]

Hi all,

I know the bridals attach to hole 23 and 32 of the toe rail. Does anyone have a suggested length for these as I have to make them? Would rope suffice as far as load bearing since they are really guiding the mast to stay straight?

Any other suggestions are welcome from those who have gone through the make em yourself process...
Thanks,
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[CaptainScott]

When you make your bridles, make the lengths such that the "eye" in the bridle is equal in height to the bas of your mast.

I made mine from stainless cable. I know there are folks who have used rope and even ratcheting straps!

Use lots of common sense when playing with this.

Scott

[EmergencyExit]

Good long lengths of small chain and 3 snap clips (each side) worked well for me the first time I did it. You can experiment a lot that way.

As Scott said, main point is the the center (eye) of the bridle on each side is same height and place as mast step.

If you could pass a rod thru one eye, have it go just under the hook (or just over) and come out on the other side into the other eye its perfect.

That's actually how I made my first set.

[trev]

This is the doc I used when making some bridles. These along with some ratchet straps work perfect.

[BC]

One caution... the first time I tried the bridles I counted from the rear of the boat--wrong--count from the bow: works that way.

[Dallasbob]