Forum: SparTalk
10-31-2016, 09:57 AM
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Inner Stay
Hi Ian, not a good solution, not sure I could offset steep chop, tides etc with just the foresail set due to low forward speed.
Anyone have a recommendation on a second bobstay with a new inner...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-29-2016, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 6
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Stay sail addition to Schooner
Hi Ian, on deck she is 34 ft on deck, bowsprit is about 12-13 ft. Reason for a staysail addition is to add sail area flexibility. As mention the jib is either fully set or fully furled, nothing...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-28-2016, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: SparTalk
07-09-2016, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 2
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Triatic stay
Hi Ben, thanks for the quick response. What you suggest makes sense. I do have the shroud eyes on the mast/hounds as you stated and use the same tightening sequence. I will do those first. I...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-08-2016, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 2
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Triadic stay adjustment
Hi, It's been a few years since I have posted on spar talk. I'm glad to be back on.
I had my foremast and main mast hauled out, varnished/painted appropriately with 12 coats of varnish and 2 coats...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-16-2008, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 1
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Sheet Rigging
The mainsail sheet blocks and foresail sheet blocks on my schooner are attached to each boom by a shackle to a braided line wrapped around the boom several times and tied off. It looks bad, sloppy...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-24-2007, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,669
Amgine,
Thanks for the information in your...
Amgine,
Thanks for the information in your reply. I followed the Dauphines link and I will call them tomorrow, but I believe they are the manufacturers of the blocks and probably the deadeyes as...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-23-2007, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 3
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Canadian Blocks
I have about 25 original blocks on my 1973 schooner, most of which could easily be replaced due to split shells. However I haven't been able to find blocks which are similar. The only markings are...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-23-2006, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,347
Forestay and Jib Setup
I have begun planning my next project for the schooner but want to thank Osteoderm (bone tissue???) and Brian for the bowsprit netting information. I have laid out the netting plan on plywood and...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-10-2006, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,909
Bowsprit netting
Thanks for the good information on bowsprit netting, I will have to digest your information and see what I can figure out. Interesting, using the clove hitch/siezing combo. Also a thanks to Ian on...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-10-2006, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 1
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Roller furling Gear
The Wykeham Martin furling gear is available through R.W. Rope (US) from Davey & Company UK. The RW Rope Company is the importer for the east coast and their prices run very very high. The drums...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-08-2006, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,909
Bowsprit Netting
Hi,
I am wanting to put netting under the bowsprit and am not sure if one buys the netting ready to go from the many rope netting companies or if one can make their own. If people generally make...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-11-2006, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 2
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Putting tension on shrouds
Hi Again,
This is my third email on shrouds and I want to thank everyone for the great responses. I have now serviced all 10 shrouds and 20 deadeyes on the schooner. The deadeyes now look great...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-23-2006, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 3
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Deadeye knots
I am in the process of replacing the line between the upper and lower deadeyes on the foremast and mainmast. I can't tell what kind of knot was used to tie off the tag end on all ten shrouds. I...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-01-2006, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,426
Schooner Rigging Tension
Thanks for the procedure on tightening the rigging, especially the suggestion of starting on the windward side rather the leeward.
Bob
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Forum: SparTalk
02-24-2006, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,426
Schooner Shroud Tension
I have recently purchsed a LOD 31', LOA 42, skipjack gaff schooner. Currently the standing rigging is loose when at the dock. Loose meaning that I can shake the each shroud easily. When sailing...
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