Mizzen Topsail Sheet Bitts - Jotika H.M.S VICTORY 1805 Manual

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Mizzen Topsail Sheet Bitts

Assemble the mizzen topsail sheet bitts as shown on Plan Sheet 4, 'Mizzen topsail sheet bitts assembly' . The bitts should be
pinned and glued to the poop deck separated by a gap of 17mm, you should also notice the bitts will follow the rake of the
mizzen mast.
Note: a pair of holes (sheave for the main topsail braces and mizzen topsail sheets, when rigged) should be drilled fore to aft
through the mizzen topsail sheet bitts approximately 6mm off the deck, (Fig 021).
Fig 021
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