ChrisLBren Posted September 13, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 13, 2017 Hey Group, I am about to mount the boomkins to the stem of my Confederacy and have been trying to find some information as to how high on the stem they would have been mounted. I have seen photos showing them mounted anywhere from resting on the beakhead deck to almost the top of the stem itself. These are spars curve downward so changing the height they at which they are mounted on the stem changes their appearance. I don't own Lees Masting and Rigging - maybe there is some info there ? Any info is appreciated. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted September 14, 2017 Share #2 Posted September 14, 2017 Hi Chris, Here is what Lees writes verbatim "usually the boomkins butted against the beakhead though sometimes they butted or were bolted against knightheads on either side of the bowsprit,this latter method being used mainly after 1800". He does not mention anything as to how high they would have been mounted. Unless some other forum member can give you better info,I guess "its up to you *. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Dave mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisLBren Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted September 14, 2017 Thanks Dave - Ill probably just end up mounting it 2/3rd's up the stem unless any other concrete info comes to light. Chris mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyCity Frankie Posted September 15, 2017 Share #4 Posted September 15, 2017 It may be more critical to concern yourself with where their outer ends are located in space in regards to the rest of the headrig and the lead of the Fore tacks. mtaylor 1 Quote Quote Niagara USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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