Forum: SparTalk
01-12-2017, 08:59 AM
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sheets are one piece
Ben:
The key point is that my sheets are one piece. So the regatta braid sheets effectively become a double brummel splice with a 75' tail and 75' standing part, only one eye, which I have ring...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-10-2017, 06:31 PM
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Ring hitch strength reduction
For the last 15 years I have used jib sheets, one piece with a loop in the middle, ring hitched onto the clew on our Outbound 44 Sequoia. For the 660 sq. ft. genoa, I use 5/8" Regatta braid with a...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-01-2015, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 6
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Brummel in eye or in loop?
Brion:
Perhaps, like all modern problems, we have a failure to communicate. I am well aware of the Book 5 "cheater" locked Brummel in the loop, where one end is unraveled and re-braided around the...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-28-2015, 11:14 PM
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Locked Brummel in a bight?
Brion:
In post #3 you suggest making a locked brummel in the loop. I don't think this is topologically possible if the loop is completed first. If you work with the un-looped line, obviously you...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-26-2015, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 4
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Specifying TIG rod
Don:
I am a welder of only modest experience, but have a TIG machine and can address your issue. TIG rod is bright and uncoated and commonly would come in one pound tubes of 3' (?) pieces. The...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-05-2015, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 4
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Similar splice is used for single braid nylon
My storm rode lines are made up from 1" nylon 12-strand single-braid, and the recommended splice is to
1. Split the end into two bundles of six each.
2. Pass one bundle of six through the standing...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-05-2015, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 22
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soft shackle security
I have made up two using AmSteel-Blue AS-78, 1/4" diameter, using the button knot with the ends tucked back through and buried.
1. I found it much easier to tie the button knot if I marked one side...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-23-2015, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 15,528
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Forum: SparTalk
11-04-2009, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 5
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Best hitch for anchor bridle?
When preparing to teach the Icicle Hitch to fellow yacht club members, I could heartily recommend it for temporarily taking the strain on a jammed jib sheet or shroud with a damaged swage, both of...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-22-2009, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,601
Lifesling update
I have been in contact with Chuck Hawley and others at WM as well as The Sailing Foundation, and they agreed that the construction needs improvement. I am convinced they are serious and will...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-14-2009, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 10
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My solution
I am gratified by the scholarly discussion my original post has generated--thanks to all who have contributed. Although I appreciate the various knots that have been advised, I am unlikely to be able...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-11-2009, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 10
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Hooking into the D rings not taught
The training syllabus from The Sailing Foundation (the inventors of the Lifesling) as well as their videos show the hoisting tackle being hooking into the loop of line connecting the D-rings. The...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-09-2009, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 10
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Correction to Lifesling knot
Sorry, but I misidentified the leads in the picture. The standing part is to the left, with the bitter end seized to it by stitching. The Lifesling loop is the upper line and the one to the left. ...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-09-2009, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,601
Knot in Lifesling bridle?
My yacht club recently conducted Lifesling training based on the syllabus of The Sailing Foundation in Seattle. We chose to test our hoisting tackle at the dock but with a live, wet sailor. Even...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-06-2009, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,096
Stumble:
Thanks for the thoughtful remarks. We...
Stumble:
Thanks for the thoughtful remarks. We do use high-tech lines where it counts: our genoa, staysail and main halyards are all T-900 (12mm on the 525 sq. ft. main, a bit of overkill but I...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-05-2009, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 3
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Hi-mod ends on dacron halyards
I am replacing the spinnaker halyards on our Outbound 44. The original lines were Sta-Set X and after 8 seasons and a south pacific crossing they are faded and stiff where exposed. I tried washing...
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