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Forum: SparTalk 06-04-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,303
Posted By Jak Mang
Life span of steel/galvanized chainplates

How long should these last? Any particular things to look for when inspecting? The ones I have do have surface rust and are 35 years old.

Thanks,
-jak
Forum: SparTalk 03-31-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,826
Posted By Jak Mang
Whisker Stay Loads?

How does one calculate whisker stay loads? Bob stay loads?

Thanks,
Jak
Forum: SparTalk 10-12-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,900
Posted By Jak Mang
Solid Body Thimbles?

Anybody know of any suppliers of solid body teardrop thimbles other than Precourt and Colligo? I have not been able to find any less expensive options for use with synthetic stays and...
Forum: SparTalk 09-24-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,662
Posted By Jak Mang
Tuff Luff over Spectra?

Any thoughts or experience using a tuff luff over a synthetic forestay? I'm wondering about chafe at the ends of the luff and spacers.

Thanks,
-jak
Forum: SparTalk 09-18-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,259
Posted By Jak Mang
Amsteel to replace wire halyards

I bought a cheap little 70's race boat as a project. The jib halyards are currently 1/4 inch rope to 1/8 inch wire. The wire runs over very small sheaves at the masthead. Two hoists are side by...
Forum: SparTalk 09-16-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,757
Posted By Jak Mang
Dwyer Spars?

Anybody have any experiences with Dwyer aluminum spars? http://www.dwyermast.com. They seem a bit cheaper than bigger brands. I am wondering about quality.

Thanks,
-jak
Forum: SparTalk 06-02-2009, 04:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,068
Posted By Jak Mang
Thanks

I had already sand blasted and re-galvanized these. I will skip the paint on the threads and lubricate them well.

I believe that the parts are in generally good condition and I am replacing some...
Forum: SparTalk 05-29-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,068
Posted By Jak Mang
Galvanized Turnbuckles and Paint

I'm reconditioning some galvanized turnbuckles. These have been painted and have lasted 30 years in pretty good condition. The rusty areas are around the point of loading on the eyes and the...
Forum: SparTalk 04-14-2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,426
Posted By Jak Mang
Reefing line load calculations

Is there a rule of thumb for reefing line loads? Would it be similar to an end boom mainsheet for the reduced sail area?

Thanks,
-jak
Forum: SparTalk 04-14-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,163
Posted By Jak Mang
Enke winch company?

Does anybody have a contact for the Dutch Enke company or know if they were acquired or died? I have been Googling a bit and cannot find a lead.

Thanks,
-jak
Forum: SparTalk 09-03-2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,619
Posted By Jak Mang
You are correct. It was the first block that was...

You are correct. It was the first block that was moved a few inches and changed the angle of entry of the line on the drum. Uneven wraps caused by gusts during furling also looked like they could...
Forum: SparTalk 09-01-2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,619
Posted By Jak Mang
Experiences with continous line furlers?

On a recent offshore passage on a friend's boat we had the roller furler control line chafe through twice. I believe this was due to a block breaking on a previous leg and having been replaced in a...
Forum: SparTalk 03-26-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,685
Posted By Jak Mang
Disadvantages of endless mainsheets?

I have a double ended main sheet that runs athwart ships across the cockpit at the end of the boom. At some point during a sail, the sheet tends to end up all on one side or the other. I'm thinking...
Forum: SparTalk 03-26-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,082
Posted By Jak Mang
Old Shackles

I have some 30 year old, Wichard and Gibb shackles. These show very little sign of wear or damage other than minor discoloration. Are these as good as they look or might there be age oriented...
Forum: SparTalk 12-04-2005, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,051
Posted By Jak Mang
Splicing

There are splicing instructions for a burried Brummel on the Precourt site, in The Apprentice and on Brion's Eye Splice DVD. As a novice, this seems to be one of the easiest eye splices.

The...
Forum: SparTalk 12-03-2005, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,271
Posted By Jak Mang
That's a fair lead

Thanks for your thoughtful reply.

-jak
Forum: SparTalk 12-01-2005, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,271
Posted By Jak Mang
Sources and Information for Traditional Hardware?

I have a 1936 Alden cutter that needs new rigging. It is currently rigged with swaged wire and bronze turnbuckles on the shrouds and bowsprit. The rig has been "patched" haphazardly by different...
Forum: SparTalk 11-21-2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,051
Posted By Jak Mang
Still more thoughts/questions on Spectra

Has anyone tried Spectra for bobstays? Is there any data on long term exposure to saltwater?

I'm also interested in tensioning alternatives to deadeyes for this use. Brion mentioned a horror story...
Forum: SparTalk 11-20-2005, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,051
Posted By Jak Mang
Spectra with Deadeyes

A few questions on the modern ideas for traditional boats -

Are deadeyes/lanyards used for fore and back stays as well? I don't remember seeing them on traditional boats, but I also have not been...
Forum: SparTalk 11-07-2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,705
Posted By Jak Mang
Opinions on galvanized wire w/o Serving

I recently saw a 1930s era schooner with galvanized standing rigging. The owner claimed the wire was under a year old, but it was not served and showed a lot of rust. How long can this wire be left...
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