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Not sure what you mean by "pod" but in the Fed-5 landsailor in your first picture, the mast sets in a cup at the bottom and a ring about a foot or two above the cup.


I had to give it a name and English is not my native language. Correct me it there is a better word for it.

For the remainer, there are several different ways in which the mast is supported on these class 5 cars. I have two class 5 cars and both use a setup very similar to the "Standard"


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How about bolt a cup to the bottom of the dolphin striker and the ring to the main beam?


How is the dolphinstriker in turn supported ? In short, this doesn't solve much. Additionally the F12 can easily go without a dolphin striker strap as the mast loads on a unstayed rig are much lower. Not having a D-strap both lighter and cheaper.


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A landsailer doesn't go downwind (at least relative to apparent wind) - that sort of rig might need some modification for a waterborne boat.


It may, although I have sailed straight downwind with it on occasion and it does handle those loads without a fuss. Some kind of kicking strap will be needed to keep the sail into shape though on pure downwinds, this is something I find on my landyachts as well. Often a simple line will do the trick quite well (no blocks or cleats)

Thanks for the tips.

Wouter

Wouter Hijink
Formula 16 NED 243 (one-off; homebuild)
The Netherlands