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I added davits from Kato Marine - the island model - http://www.katomarine.com/saildavits-island.htm with great success.

I installed a Harken furler on my P35 five yrs ago - no issues until this past season when a rather violent storm shook the boat on the mooring such that the attachment at the top of the mast failed. New parts order from Harken and 48 hrs later I was back in business... i use a carver top down furle...

Thanks - heard from the yard and the riggers and fabricator agreed on a solution that is similar to what you suggest and results in a much stronger and more stable attachment...I will post photos when complete.

I have enjoyed single handing my F35 for 8 yrs now - the last 5 with a LeisureFurl Coastal boom....a bit larger and somewhat heavier than the standard boom for an F35, but no issues up to now....after a spirited trip from Nantucket to Montauk and back, I noticed the bottom of the plate attached to t...

I own a '94 vintage Pedrick 35 - so far this season, my steering cables have come loose/fallen off twice...both times while on the mooring...never while sailing...I repaired the first time with a skinny dock attendant (yes, I can fit - barely - but my fingers were too...uh, fat)...Yard checked it ou...