Gaff jaws and the yardarms of lugsails require
some means of being held close to the mast. The answer is
to use a short line with parrel beads.
So finally, partly out of frustration, I decided
to buy 10,000 beads and sort them for shape and color and
figure out later what to do with the ones that don't sell.
I am pricing them according to how I think they will suit
the job and will adjust that according to popularity. Pick
your shape and size. Here is what you have to choose from:
| Cylinder |
 |
This is a good shape for a parrel, not
traditional, but I can't see why it would not work just
fine. |
| Cube |
 |
Obviously this bead will NOT work! But it may have
other uses. Let me know if you come up with a use for
this bead. |
| Sphere |
 |
Here is the traditional shape - Ok, they should be
wooden, but these will last longer and will look fairly
salty. |
| Double Cone |
 |
I don't see a place for this bead on a boat but you
may. Perhaps as some sort of stand off or you might
braid some into your beard. |
| Tall Oval |
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This bead shold work fine. Note that Gary Blankenship
used these alternating with round ones on his Frolic2
(see above) |
| Short Oval |
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I think this may be the best shape of all. They will
have more for the same size mast which means less friction?
At least there will be a smaller angle between beads. |