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Leo Goolden replaces the gaff saddle on the 1927 gaff-rigged cutter Tally Ho to prevent the assembly from twisting off the mast during downwind sailing.0:56 The original bronze saddle proved unstable in strong winds, prompting the design of a larger, stainless steel replacement fabricated by Jake Rosenfield.2:00 To attach the new saddle to the existing bronze bracket, the crew uses an oxyacetylene torch at a vintage British car restoration shop in Sydney, BC, to set custom rivets made from carriage bolts.4:01 After riveting, the crew covers the metal in shaped leather to protect the mast finish.15:42 Following the installation, the boat anchors through a storm in Winter Cove to test the ground tackle before conducting a winter sea trial.14:03 The new saddle remains stable and properly positioned under sail, confirming the design modification effectively addresses the previous mechanical failure.20:43

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