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Using Plan Sheet 3 for reference, the mizzen mast is constructed in the same manner as the main mast with the following
points of note:
1.
The mizzen lower mast is made from one length of 6mm dowel, the topmast from 6mm dowel and the topgallant mast
from 4mm dowel.
2.
There is a pronounced rake on the mizzen mast as can be seen on the drawings. This angle is pre-determined by the
mizzen mast slot in the keel.
3.
The bibbs (176) and tops (Lower; 119, 88, 89 & 90. Topmast; 121 & 178) are to be fitted with the same
considerations as the main mast, i.e. the top edges of the bibbs are angled to allow the top to run parallel to the keel
when the mast is shipped at the correct angle, determined by the locating hole for the mast in the keel.
4.
The mizzen lower mast, at the point of the bibbs should be 3.5mm square on the after and side faces, but the forward
face should remain rounded and follow the run of the rest of the mast below as shown on Plan Sheet 3.
5.
Do not forget to fit the driver boom saddle (143), positioned 45mm off the deck, and also the mizzen mast pin rail
(135), positioned 20mm off the deck, noting that the driver boom saddle must be fitted before the pin rail.
The mizzen mast cap (84) and mizzen topmast cap (85) are also required during the construction of the mizzen mast.
The masts are painted as follows:
All of the masts, bowsprit, jibboom, booms etc are to be stained walnut. The yards, wingsail gaff, driver boom and gaff are all
painted dull black but, the booms are left natural (stained walnut). The area of the masts to be painted dull black are as follows:
1.
The lower masts: from the lower edge of the bibbs, up to and including the cap, this incorporates the lower part of
the topmasts also.
2.
The topmasts: from the lower edge of the hounds (for the main mast) and the underside of the topmast top (for
the mizzen mast), up to and including the cap, this incorporates the lower part of the topgallant masts also.
3.
The main topgallant mast: from the lower edge to the upper edge of the hounds.
4.
The Bowsprit: from the jibboom heel chock, up to and including the bowsprit cap, this incorporates the inboard
end of the jibboom and the jackstaff also.
The Mizzen Mast
Masts, Bowsprit & Boom Colours
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2004 JoTiKa Ltd.
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