The underside of the lower crosstree is above ground level. Three of the crosstree/quarterbar joints have been strengthened with bolted splints. This is where a simple innovation like the crosstree helps to overcome such limitation. The side girts are by in section at the ends, thickening to at the crosstree. The crosstree also serves to spread the shroud tops. Before the recent restoration, the lower crosstree had been clamped at a quarterbar joint.