Forum: SparTalk
05-23-2012, 07:52 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
12-05-2011, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,294
Drooping spreaders
Hi,
I have this boat with three sets of slightly swept back spreaders and discontinuous rigging. The V2s and V3/D4s are fixed lengths; all other wires are adjustable with rigging screws. I changed...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-20-2011, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 50,111
In-mast furlers
I believe that in-mast furling, pre-bend and, to a lesser extent rake do not belong together on a boat unless you are looking for the eternal problem. David
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Forum: SparTalk
09-19-2011, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 10,242
swept forward spreaders
Please enlighten me. http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/david_samuelson1/CIMG0208.jpgWhy are the mizzen spreaders on this boat swept forward?
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Forum: SparTalk
08-25-2011, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 26,214
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Forum: SparTalk
08-23-2011, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 26,214
Mast question
Hi
I am curious about a mast I saw recently and wonder if it is suitable for a sailing boat. The section is made up of 4 pieces running longitudinally, riveted every 4" the length of the mast. It...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-10-2011, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,339
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Forum: SparTalk
04-19-2011, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,945
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Forum: SparTalk
04-19-2011, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,945
Reeving halyards
Hi
My mast is on trestles beside the boat and I need to reeve some halyards (the mousing lines got lost during the paint job). Can someone please tell me how to do this without getting them crossed....
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Forum: SparTalk
09-27-2010, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,013
bears in the woods
Just to add some more spice:
I read on one site ( www.moonblink.info/fibres.html ) that quote "apparently bears can chew through Vectran, but not Spectra" I wonder where they got that info?
David
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Forum: SparTalk
09-05-2010, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,748
sta-lok
Hi,
I have seen sta-loks like yours (do not appear to be in enough). The most common reason for this is that during assembly the cone is pushed too far up the wire leaving long ends. This extra...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-02-2010, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,255
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Forum: SparTalk
01-28-2010, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,255
terminology
Hi,
Is there a difference between a foot block and a cheek block or is it just a language difference? Thanks, David
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Forum: SparTalk
10-19-2009, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,980
How much strength loss in a bend?
Hi,
To answer Dan's question of why I decided to make a hardware-free snap shackle, the answer, as is nearly always the case: necessity is the Mother of invention
I am currently 7° from the...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-06-2009, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,980
Soft snap shackle
Hi Jack,
I have finally taken a few pictures of my soft snap shackle idea; I have not tested it much so am waiting for you and all others participating in this forum to shoot it down. Any ideas on...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-24-2009, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,980
knots
Thanks for that link Jack..
I have been using the oystermans stopper - it looks neater, more rounded like a crown, but even if it hasn't let go yet I am not filled with confidence in its integrity. ...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-23-2009, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,980
knots
Hi Jack,
Back in January you were talking about these soft hanks and you said you tied stopper knots. What knot did you tie? Does/did it slip? Do you sew the knot? Just curious.
When I get my act...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-09-2009, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,065
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Forum: SparTalk
08-18-2009, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,211
Hi,
From the table I have in front of me (New...
Hi,
From the table I have in front of me (New Zealand):
12mm wire requires a hole diameter of 12.8mm with a tolerance of +0.23mm
1/2" wire requires a hole diameter of 13.48mm with the same...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-06-2009, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 13,053
As Brion says "some kind of fall...
As Brion says "some kind of fall arrest" Thats fine if you are going up in flat water but don't kid yourself that it is the answer to making your steps safe. Going back to the rolling situation,...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-06-2009, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 13,053
Steps
Hi Matt,
They look good and have some good features but...
Have you ever been up a mast when the boat is rolling in a big sea? Maybe in the rain to make it even more exciting? The first few steps...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-22-2009, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,280
antenna
Is he using co-ax cable? By the look of it, this boat was not rigged in USA. David
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Forum: SparTalk
07-08-2009, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,362
Twine in Asia
Hi Douglas,
There's a chandlery just up the road from you in Phuket, Thailand that has whipping twines #2 to #16, Polyester seine twine (#24) and 1.5mm (1/16") polyester-covered Dyneema: ...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-17-2009, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,228
Whipping twine
Hi,
I always used to buy a brown waxed whipping twine, Dacron, I think, made by Marlow, I think. It came without a plastic spool, just on a small bit of cardboard about the diameter of a pencil. ...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-14-2009, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,371
Why some people need help
Hi,
I would just like to share an interesting mail I received from a friend of a friend after I was asked to change the main sheet on his 40 footer.
"Dave,
I finally made out to my boat. I took it...
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