Forum: SparTalk
01-02-2014, 01:30 PM
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Splice and knot testing thread in SA
Evans Starzinger is doing some break testing of splices and knots, primarily in uncovered spectra. There is a very interesting thread about his results in the "Gear" section of the Sailing Anarchy...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-19-2013, 01:30 PM
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groove shape for hi mod thimble
I am working out a way to attach two shrouds and a forestay, all made from 9mm Dux (heat treated UHMWPE) to the nose shackle on a corsair F31 trimaran.
The Sailmaker thimbles of the recommended...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-31-2009, 11:13 AM
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Needle splice (was cover failure on spectra core)
I don't think this is brand specific and really fancy clutches (spinlock Power clutch) does help.
However, I jsut received advice on tehis issue from Sailing anarchy-- basically to double up on...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-28-2009, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 3
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Hm. Interesting-- they want 10 times diameter...
Hm. Interesting-- they want 10 times diameter for blocks-- so for a 5mm halyard, you would want a 50mm block. Easy. But at the point wherethe halyard actually goes over the mast sheave, it will be...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-28-2009, 01:22 PM
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cover failure on spectra core.
I have had two instances of polyester cover failing (big scary bang) on spectra core. One a reef line for the main, another a main halyard. They failed at the clutch, natch. Once the cover goes,...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-28-2009, 01:10 PM
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Dux Halyards
Thinking about using Dux for some halyards. Wondering, however, if its additional breaking strenth and abrasion resistance might come at the cost of lesser bend tolerance. The typical luggage tag...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-27-2009, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 1
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