Forum: SparTalk
04-20-2010, 07:07 PM
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seizing against the lay
I've read that a seizing and whipping should be made against the lay of the rope yet I would like to understand the downside (if any) of making them with the lay of the line.????
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Forum: SparTalk
04-03-2010, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 6
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An added note for 8 or 12 plate splicing
Do NOT hot knife the yarns of a splice when cutting off the ends. Use a good knife and make a cut. Use your fingers to waft over the cut ends making them splay like cotton. Hot knifing a cut...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-03-2010, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,185
a better way
If possible use 12 plait instead of the 8. The 12 plait is much easier to splice as you can pass inside the line; one cannot do that inside an 8 plait.
Otherwise, using either 8 or 12 plait use a...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-08-2009, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 13
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Soft hanks and shackles
Thanks Jack. I need a better description on how to make these things and use them. I can't quite "get it" just with the photos and little description. Hope you make a more detailed description...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-08-2009, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,180
nylon thimbles
I have had steel anchor rode thimbles deform under non-storm conditions. I have seen nylon thimbles deform when used to terminate topping lifts which are not under huge loads. No way could a nylon...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-13-2008, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,315
Another option
Consider making up a double-braid polyester/Dacron"interface" between the last link of the chain and an eye splice in the rode. I've found this to be fairly bulletproof. Simply make an eye splice...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-13-2008, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 2
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Try tuning without an insulator first.
You might be surprised that you can communicate quite well with no insulator. Place the tuner as close to your RF "ground" wire and one of the backstay chainplates as possible. If the other...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-02-2008, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,084
cunningham
I plan to add a cunningham for the main. There would be a S/S U-bolt on the port side of the boom to dead-end a line to which passes up and through the cunningham cringle thence down to just below...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-26-2008, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,560
The "other" Brian (Duff)
Thanks, Brian...that's exactly what I was looking for. Now I have a good splice. Using 1/2"
or larger line makes the cover taping more difficult, I believe, than for small line.
I reviewed the DVD...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-26-2008, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,560
Stayset X eyesplice
I've read Brion's book, I bought the DVD and reviewed the process several times yet I have not been able to get the eye braid from bunching up. I have not been able to tightly wrap the cover "tail"...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-13-2008, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 3
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Thanks Ben
Didn't need jacks on my last boat which I put over 25000 blue water miles on. Had no trouble even at night and in storms. My present boat is a center cockpit 39' with the boom high and long and the...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-12-2008, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,766
Best angle for lazyjacks?
From your experience what is the least angle to form between the mast and the lazyjack turning block attached to the underside of the spreaders so that the line(s) will not slap against the mast in a...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-26-2007, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,394
I'm a Sikaflex fan for bedding fittings. I use...
I'm a Sikaflex fan for bedding fittings. I use 3M5200 for "glue". The 5200 may not unadhere from a surface but it WILL tear apart if the fittings are flexed. The Sikaflex will move 50% without...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-19-2007, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,866
What's with the spam?
This site will attrite an already low membership if more moderators are not put online to continuously get rid of the spam. In addition, is there not a method to better prevent spammers from making...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-04-2007, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,283
No thimbles, no shackles on anchor rode
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=111&d=1148237656
If the above link works you can view and example of using polyester double-braid to "interface" between chain and...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-03-2007, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,283
Bob Griffin
Haven't heard anyone mention him for decades. Because of his advice I've always carried some polyproplyene line in the case of coral or foul bottoms. I just would not want to leave my boat for...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-03-2007, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,283
What is trusty?
The point of using double-braid polyester is so that there is minimal chafe and wear against the chain in the presence of mud, sand, strain, pressure against a drum or capstan, etc. No three-strand...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-22-2007, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,707
Another point
As was mentioned that chain is used inboard on a tug, you should use as large a diameter as possible double-braid polyester all the way until it passes your last fairleads, hopefully Panama chocks,...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-22-2007, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,283
Double-braid polyester-to-chain "splice"
I've been using a double braid polyester-to-chain attachment for some time now and consider it superior to any nylon-to-chain splice and here's why: Polyester will not significantly stretch and...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-02-2007, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 1
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Hole in cheek
If you merely cover the hole to keep water from entering your mast will be fine. It would be like a hole in your cheek. If you cover it up you can still whistle and blow a horn. From what the...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-16-2007, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,020
hardware stores
I'll bet that would be either Hardwick & Sons Inc. on Roosevelt or Ballard Hardware...both great places. Hardwicks has old unusual tools as well as new ones. Ballard Hardware actually has some...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-12-2007, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,812
Rigger's Apprentice...worth the price?
I have several books relating to knots, etc. If I could keep only one it would be my Rigger's Apprentice. Although this reads like I'm seriously kissing butt there are several good reasons for...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-26-2007, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,280
aluminum mast and tape
Stainless steel mast steps were installed over 25 years ago using 3M mylar tape to insulate against corrosion. This worked well because the mast was well painted with the usual green undercoating (a...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-17-2007, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,697
Staggered holes
The purpose of staggering holes is to better distribute the load and hence strain on the grain of wood hulls. Other materials like fiberglass do not benefit from staggering because of the greater...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-17-2007, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,230
For cruising I don't understand how a fixed...
For cruising I don't understand how a fixed length pole will work. As you change the wind angle the proper sheeting will make the clew either closer or further away from the mast and, therefore, the...
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