Development of trapeze system for dinghy sailing

Abstract:   This is a Bachelor degree project report describing the development process of a trapeze system for dinghy sailing. The project was performed in cooperation with Seldén Mast AB, manufacturer of spars and rigging systems for yachts and dinghies. The trapeze system is used in some dinghy sailing classes. It is used to move the weight of the crew outside of the boat to compensate the force created by the wind in the sails. The system consists of a number of components. Focus of the project was set on the position adjustment device and the attachment to the harness. The product development process included a pre study, a Product Design Specification, a function analysis, concept development, embodiment, and detail design. The project resulted in three products: two variants of trapeze cleats (adjustment devices) and a trapeze ring (to enable attachment to the harness).