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Forum: SparTalk 12-13-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,099
Posted By Auspicious
That's what we have ended up with.

That's what we have ended up with.
Forum: SparTalk 12-10-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,099
Posted By Auspicious
Cost is an issue but value for money is more...

Cost is an issue but value for money is more important.

My customers are going on a four year cruise so I'm also thinking about wire allowing carrying a spare length.

I'm open to fiber but I'd have...
Forum: SparTalk 12-05-2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,099
Posted By Auspicious
Rod v. Wire Rigging - Valiant 42

I am not a rigger.

One of my customer's has a Valiant 42 in need of new rigging. Valiants came from the factory with rod rigging. In this case the formed heads at the ends of the rigging are cracked...
Forum: SparTalk 07-19-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,700
Posted By Auspicious
Thanks Brion - I am an experienced radio geek....

Thanks Brion - I am an experienced radio geek. *grin* The customer specifically wants two insulators and has been told that the Navtec insulators for that size rod rigging are back-ordered with no...
Forum: SparTalk 07-16-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,700
Posted By Auspicious
Backstay insulators

I have a customer (for radio work) with Navtec N-50 rod rigging. What are the options for insulators for a backstay antenna?

dave
Forum: SparTalk 03-28-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,741
Posted By Auspicious
Hope your recovery continues apace. I had a...

Hope your recovery continues apace.

I had a secretary some years ago who put off getting a new knee for some years. After finally taking the plunge she was back on the tennis court for the first...
Forum: SparTalk 11-30-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,779
Posted By Auspicious
I had a great summer in my youth with a Typhoon....

I had a great summer in my youth with a Typhoon. Great boat.

I kept a trailer behind my company building for a couple of years, free. It's worth talking to Broadcom and see what they can do for you....
Forum: SparTalk 10-31-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,450
Posted By Auspicious
I spent the hurricane aboard well up Back Creek...

I spent the hurricane aboard well up Back Creek in Annapolis.

Of note is that comparing the reported wind at Thomas Point Light in the open Bay with what I saw aboard the shelter and protection of...
Forum: SparTalk 10-08-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,332
Posted By Auspicious
I used the 3/8" NER dinghy tow rope. I used...

I used the 3/8" NER dinghy tow rope. I used Brion's medium size splicing wand.

I like the idea of the cheat to slide down half a cover tail length instead of a third. I haven't tried it but based on...
Forum: SparTalk 09-24-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,788
Posted By Auspicious
At the risk of adding to Brion's comments I do...

At the risk of adding to Brion's comments I do have some thoughts.

He is quite correct that once you are set up adjustments are all about headsail luff sag.

I haven't sailed a PSC34. If they are...
Forum: SparTalk 09-24-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,332
Posted By Auspicious
NE dinghy tow rope

A couple of weeks ago sailing from the West River onto Chesapeake Bay I noticed a small dinghy bobbing in our wake. The conversation between Janet and me went something like this:

Me: "Hey look at...
Forum: SparTalk 07-01-2012, 05:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,079
Posted By Auspicious
Interesting. While most people talk about wind...

Interesting. While most people talk about wind speed for reefing I have found that my best indicator of when it is "time" to reef is sustained weather helm of 10 degrees or more with the sails...
Forum: SparTalk 04-08-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,460
Posted By Auspicious
My HR40 came with running backs so I have what I...

My HR40 came with running backs so I have what I have and never ran the numbers.

The backs park at the base of the aft lowers. In use, they hook to big fittings that share backing plates with...
Forum: SparTalk 12-06-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,973
Posted By Auspicious
At least I know enough about what I don't know to...

At least I know enough about what I don't know to ask. *grin*

Pictures will follow when I get them off the camera.
Forum: SparTalk 12-03-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,973
Posted By Auspicious
Two part halyard

I have a dock neighbor who wants to put a two part halyard on the main. She has a nice Wichard shackle with a sheave in it. What do we use to attach the dead end of the halyard at the mast head? Is a...
Forum: SparTalk 11-06-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 174,931
Posted By Auspicious
I'm definitely in the "minimum stretch"...

I'm definitely in the "minimum stretch" camp. My opinion may not be worth a lot, but I'm sitting over here next to Evans Starzinger. *grin*
Forum: SparTalk 10-22-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 73,678
Posted By Auspicious
I agree with Robbie. You can never have too many...

I agree with Robbie. You can never have too many halyards.
Forum: SparTalk 09-06-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 27,090
Posted By Auspicious
The importance of really good adhesion of the...

The importance of really good adhesion of the built up area to the existing stringer is specifically to carry loads around the penetrations. You should be fine with a reasonable sized hole through...
Forum: SparTalk 09-01-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 27,090
Posted By Auspicious
Hope I'm not too late to the party. I am a naval...

Hope I'm not too late to the party. I am a naval architect (Webb '82) and did some structural work on GRP with stringers for US Navy minesweepers back in the late 80s.

As noted above, don't grind...
Forum: SparTalk 08-06-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,339
Posted By Auspicious
I haven't run any numbers but out of concern for...

I haven't run any numbers but out of concern for local stress on the headstay foil I sling my hammock under the spinnaker pole. It would be nice to hear if I'm over cautious.
Forum: SparTalk 06-30-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,894
Posted By Auspicious
Video of dismasting - on purpose

I surely do love the Brits. This is 15 minutes and worth every second.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-jqwkNXMIY&feature=player_embedded#at=859
Forum: SparTalk 06-23-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,291
Posted By Auspicious
Certainly not superior, merely different. I'm...

Certainly not superior, merely different. I'm always pleased when I can contribute in some small way here where I learn so much.

Thanks for the Pirate Radio story. Have you seen the movie?
Forum: SparTalk 06-22-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,291
Posted By Auspicious
The concept if very reasonable. There is a...

The concept if very reasonable. There is a commercial product that is the same: http://www.ropeantenna.com/



Hmm. Confusion there somewhere. The only shielded cable would be between the radio and...
Forum: SparTalk 06-10-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,514
Posted By Auspicious
I was getting worried.

I was getting worried.
Forum: SparTalk 12-18-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,264
Posted By Auspicious
Thanks for the feedback. I used to race and...

Thanks for the feedback. I used to race and garden without gloves but time is creeping up on me and I find myself using gloves for more and more things. I'm pleased to hear it is a personal...
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