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Forum: SparTalk 07-27-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,802
Posted By Brian Duff
rusty forestay

hi there,

so long as you don't mind the rust staining and rust streaking, it sholdnt be a problem if the forestay rusts, as long as you sail often the hanks will wipe off the rust.. but i cannot...
Forum: SparTalk 10-22-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,197
Posted By Brian Duff
Brion, WE are also finding here that the...

Brion,

WE are also finding here that the pretension is not needed. IT seems that even though the lee rigging is a bit slacker when sailing, we still don't get any 'bouncing ' like I have felt with...
Forum: SparTalk 10-22-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,893
Posted By Brian Duff
The track that SELDEN sells is really nice too -...

The track that SELDEN sells is really nice too - as it is rounded on the back side its really easy to line up straight and true on the mast. Super nice composite slider cars too, and cheap!!!!
Forum: SparTalk 10-22-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,841
Posted By Brian Duff
dyneema is the right product as it doesn't need...

dyneema is the right product as it doesn't need thimbles, blocks or any such junk. it is also very skinny for low ugliness factor, and very UV resistant for longevity. You always want to retract...
Forum: SparTalk 09-17-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,487
Posted By Brian Duff
terminate your lashing one of the eyes. Than make...

terminate your lashing one of the eyes. Than make round turns to suit the task, then finish by frapping the round turns with half hitches to taste, at least three.
Forum: SparTalk 09-17-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,841
Posted By Brian Duff
you don't want blocks. use small dyneema line and...

you don't want blocks.
use small dyneema line and it will remain slippery enough to move easily when retracted.

I strongly recommend making them adjustable from above, as opposed to along the boom,...
Forum: SparTalk 09-14-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,160
Posted By Brian Duff
could the new batten be stiffer than the old ,...

could the new batten be stiffer than the old , such that it gets caught now, where you didn't notice before?
Forum: SparTalk 09-06-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,748
Posted By Brian Duff
IIRC 2 or 3 threads will show when done right....

IIRC 2 or 3 threads will show when done right. Norseman and Hayn will be closed all the way.
Forum: SparTalk 08-11-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,103
Posted By Brian Duff
oh yeah, I hadn't noticed about the stem...

oh yeah, I hadn't noticed about the stem attachment. Indeed bogus idea. We have ours at the bowsprit end led to sampson posts.

I guess my comment about the wind strength had more to do with jerks...
Forum: SparTalk 08-07-2010, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,103
Posted By Brian Duff
Bill - since you brought this up I have been...

Bill - since you brought this up I have been trying out the rolling hitch on my chain. I have only used it 4nights so far, and it hasn't blown more than 25kts, but it seems to work great too, and...
Forum: SparTalk 08-07-2010, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,634
Posted By Brian Duff
Mike, Pete knows about argon flooding. Most of...

Mike,
Pete knows about argon flooding. Most of his work is done that way, i.e. in a box on the bench to keep the gas around the back side, or filling voids with gas to protect the weld zone - as you...
Forum: SparTalk 07-22-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,634
Posted By Brian Duff
You should call Greg Tetrick, he is a great...

You should call Greg Tetrick, he is a great resource for that kind of info.

i think the taper can start wherever you want it to to get the right bend , providing the compression can still be managed.
Forum: SparTalk 07-07-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,575
Posted By Brian Duff
The mast was not designed raking forward, but...

The mast was not designed raking forward, but rather aft. The bend is 100% a function of the mainsail cut, not any design consideration (at least on 95%+ of the designs out there, the masts were not...
Forum: SparTalk 07-07-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,103
Posted By Brian Duff
Use a chain hook, like the wichard one with the...

Use a chain hook, like the wichard one with the spring catch. its a good fitting. reliable.
Forum: SparTalk 04-21-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,777
Posted By Brian Duff
The rule I was taught by Brad Storm, a rigger I...

The rule I was taught by Brad Storm, a rigger I learned a whole lot from - applies to nuts, cotter pins, etc is thus:

Inboard, aft or down.

In other words, first choice is inboard, second is...
Forum: SparTalk 04-09-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,418
Posted By Brian Duff
yup! shoving those stupid heat pads in my gloves...

yup! shoving those stupid heat pads in my gloves and shoes aloft on windy Feb days was enough for me. I remembered clearly sitting on my boat in the Caribbean years ago, thinking how great it would...
Forum: SparTalk 04-08-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,383
Posted By Brian Duff
which is currently for sale in Florida :)

which is currently for sale in Florida :)
Forum: SparTalk 04-08-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,418
Posted By Brian Duff
Other way around - HM line from mast aloft down...

Other way around - HM line from mast aloft down through winch under load, with COVER ONLY tail long enough to allow retracting - the core is the HM line, the cover is just polyester.

Do single part,...
Forum: SparTalk 04-08-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,696
Posted By Brian Duff
that book is a good buy - get it!

that book is a good buy - get it!
Forum: SparTalk 03-25-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,000
Posted By Brian Duff
I just smear some lanolin on the wire before...

I just smear some lanolin on the wire before seizing the tip , then proceed to sewing a leather boot , no padding
Forum: SparTalk 03-13-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,044
Posted By Brian Duff
John, Search through our past posts. Over size...

John,
Search through our past posts. Over size means that if you are splicing 3/8" wire, you might use 1/2" thimbles, or bigger even.

check our r and w warehouse

and our past postings.
Forum: SparTalk 03-13-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,059
Posted By Brian Duff
check out www.rigrite.com for cast gooseneck...

check out www.rigrite.com for cast gooseneck assemblies. Selden makes some too, as do others.
what rig do you have?
Forum: SparTalk 03-13-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,156
Posted By Brian Duff
Did you find my earlier posts about this? Yes -...

Did you find my earlier posts about this?

Yes - you V-notch the ends of your splice plates to effect a taper

60" is way to long for each splice plate, try 30" or 15" on each side of your joint

two...
Forum: SparTalk 03-13-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,861
Posted By Brian Duff
weight aloft

Now that I am safely removed from any expectation to know what I am talking about with boats, I am happy to throw a thought your way. (not a true goon rigger any more, just a broker)

Shifting weight...
Forum: SparTalk 03-03-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,294
Posted By Brian Duff
The wording topsail sheets was entirely...

The wording topsail sheets was entirely intentional, and they are very effective tools for controlling the gaff when sailing.

I started sailing gaffers on boats with no topsails, and we carried...
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