Bay Hen Standing and Running Rigging List

John Zohlen, of Edgewater MD, has provided us with these specs from his 1989 Peep Hen, built by Mirage Fiberglass of Palatka FL.

Standing and Running Rigging List

LINE MATERIAL DIA. LENGTH ENDS NOTES

1. sail head lacing braided dacron 5/16” whipped/whipped

2. sail luff lacing braided dacron 5/16” whipped/whipped

3. parrel line 3-strand filament dacron 3/16” 1’-6” stopper knot/stopper knot

4. gaff jaws bridle 3-strand filament dacron 3/16” 1’-6” stopper knot/stopper knot

5. throat halyard 3-strand filament dacron 1/4” 50’-0” bowline/stopper knot

6. peak halyard 3-strand filament dacron 3/8” 73’-0” whipped/bowline

7. jiffy reef tack pendant braided dacron 5/16” stopper knot/bowline

8. jiffy reef leech pendant 3-strand filament dacron 3/16” 18’-0” tent hitch/bowline

9. lazy jack (upper) 3-strand filament dacron 3/16” 23’-0” bowline/bowline

10. lazy jack (lower) 3-strand filament dacron 3/16” 16’-0” cleated/bowline

11. tack hold down 3-strand filament dacron 3/16” 1’-10” square knot

12. tack out haul 3-strand filament dacron 3/16” 3’-9” bowline/cleated

13. main sheet braided dacron 3/8” 26’-0” stopper knot/bowline replace with 35’

14. mooring lines (2) three strand nylon 3/8” 20’ 0” whipped/whipped

15. mast line tender braided dacron 1/8” 14’-0” bowline/cleated

16. anchor rode 3-strand nylon 3/8” bowline/whipped

Note: Knot ends are identified in the following order:

1. starboard to port

2. forward to aft

3. top to bottom

List of Blocks and Hardware For HIN: SJR0005PB989 Manufacturer: Mirage Fiberglass of Palatka FL
BLOCKS		TYPE	MANUFACTURER	MODEL.	LINE (INCHES)	MWL (LBS)	BL (LBS)	SHEAVE DIAMETER
1	Throat halyard (upper)	Single block, becket, loop top	Sail Speed	Note 1	5/16			1 1/8”
2	Throat halyard (lower)	Single block, loop top	Sail Speed	Note 2	5/16			1 1/8 “.
3	Peak halyard (upper)	Single block, loop top	Sail speed	Note 2	5/16			1 1/8”
4	Peak halyard (mid-gaff)	Single block, loop top	Sail Speed	Note 2	5/16			1/8”
5	Peak halyard (lower)	Single block, swivel head post, shackle top	Ronstan Series 28	RF 894	5/16	352	1630	1 1/8”
6	Topping lift	Single block, swivel head post, shackle top	Ronstan	RF 20100	1/4	550	1210	20mm
7	Turning, mast (throat and peak halyard)	Double block, swivel head post, shackle top	Harken	127	3/8	600		1 ½”
8	Main sheet (boom)	Single block, universal head	Ronstan Series 45	RF 1250	3/8	902	1804	1 ¾”

9	Main sheet (rudder head)	Single block, becket , universal head	Ronstan Series 45	RF 1251	3/8	902	1804	1 ¾”

Notes

1. Similar to Ronstan Series 28. model RF893. The Series 28 have a maximum working load of 352 lbs. and breaking load of 1980 lbs.

2. Similar to Ronstan Series 28, model RF892.

HARDWARE		SIZE	DESCRIPTION	MISCELLANEOUS
1	Bolt, mast (upper)	3/8” x 5 ½”	S/S bolt	Flat washers (2), lock nut (bolt had and nut 9/16”)
2	Pin, mast (upper)	3/8” x 5 ½”	S/S pin	Retaining rings (2)
3	Bolt, mast (lower)	3/8” x 5 ½”	S/S bolt	Flat washers (2), lock nut (bolt had and nut 9/16”)
4	Pin, mast (lower)	3/8” x 5 ½”	S/S pin	Retaining rings (2)
5	Bolt, rudder pivot	¼” x 2”	S/S oval, Phillips head	Flat washer with lock nut (7/16”)
6	Bolt, rudder stock (2)	¼” x 1 ¾”	S/S oval, Phillips head	Flat washer with lock nut (7/16”)
7	Bolt, pintle and gudgeon (4)	¼” x 2 ½”	S/S oval, Phillips head	Flat washer with lock nut (7/16”)
8	Bolt, boarding ladder (9)	¼” x 2 ½”	S/S oval, Phillips head	Flat washer with lock nut (7/16”)
9	Cleat, bow	6”	plastic	Manufacturer unknown
10	Cleat, quarter (2	4”		Manufacturer unknown
11	Eye strap (8)	1 7/8” long 5/16’ ID eye	Perko # 1242-DP-CHR	#8 mounting screws
12	Ventilator, cowl	8” h x 3” dia. 3 ¾” cutout	Nicro No. 124208
13	Deck plate, screw in	6” diameter	Beckson DP60-W-C	West Marine Catalog # 103630
14	Port, opening	4” x 11”		Manufacturer unknown