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Forum: SparTalk 05-06-2017, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,692
Posted By allene
Where should my friend try and sell his wood boat?

I posted a few days ago but in rereading it looked too much like an ad so I deleted it. My question is, where is there a good market for a nice wood boat? Are there sailing rags like the local one...
Forum: SparTalk 03-24-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,595
Posted By allene
Thanks Brion, Thanks for your input, it is very...

Thanks Brion,

Thanks for your input, it is very helpful.

In talking to the mast builder, I find that my rake will be 1.5 degrees as he supplied the forestay. Two things I did not mention was that...
Forum: SparTalk 03-22-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,595
Posted By allene
Two points. First, the old mast was wood and I...

Two points. First, the old mast was wood and I cannot measure it as it exploded in the collision. Also, the new mast is aluminum.

Second. Just to be clear, the mast builder suggested that the mast...
Forum: SparTalk 03-22-2017, 07:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,595
Posted By allene
New mast rake and prebend

My Lapworth-36 was dismasted on May 28 and I just had the new mast delivered. The mast is 45 feet long and P is 35 feet. There is an adjustment plate at the mast end with a range of 1.1 inches. ...
Forum: SparTalk 12-23-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,274
Posted By allene
I would recommend doing the Samson taper where...

I would recommend doing the Samson taper where you remove 1/2 the strands back 21 diameters first. Then you can double over the line in the folded wire and not increase the diameter of the part you...
Forum: SparTalk 12-12-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,252
Posted By allene
I have two thoughts on the constant diameter 12...

I have two thoughts on the constant diameter 12 strand splice. I think the way I did it on my trial piece is viable although cuts the strength in half. This is probably acceptable for something...
Forum: SparTalk 12-12-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,252
Posted By allene
I have two thoughts on the constant diameter 12...

I have two thoughts on the constant diameter 12 strand splice. I think the way I did it on my trial piece is viable although cuts the strength in half. This is probably acceptable for something...
Forum: SparTalk 12-10-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,252
Posted By allene
The spar maker just said 1/2 inch was OK so I...

The spar maker just said 1/2 inch was OK so I might leave it the way it is or take a strand or two out. First I am going to load it up and see if it settles in a bit.

Still intrigued about the...
Forum: SparTalk 12-10-2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,252
Posted By allene
I should add that I don't want to compromise the...

I should add that I don't want to compromise the mast design or change it to accommodate the splice and besides this 1/2 inch thick splice is really fatter than I want so I will be figuring out how...
Forum: SparTalk 12-09-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,252
Posted By allene
constant diameter 12 strand end for end splice

Has anyone done and tested a constant diameter end for end splice in 12 strand? I did a quick test by removing half the strands and doing the splice in what was basically 6 strand and it looks...
Forum: SparTalk 10-17-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,774
Posted By allene
What size, kind of bushing? Not fully...

What size, kind of bushing? Not fully understanding yet. I need way more than 6 bolts to hold the plate down so are you suggesting bushings on only some?

Allen
Forum: SparTalk 10-15-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,774
Posted By allene
On the Garhauer approach, what if I hold it down...

On the Garhauer approach, what if I hold it down with a 1/4 inch bolt every 1.5 inches. That would be 26 bolts and 6.5 inches of linear surface compared to 8 inches for the mast partners. If that...
Forum: SparTalk 10-14-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,774
Posted By allene
New mast in old boat and what to do about the partners

As some know, my Lapworth-36 Papoose was dismasted this spring. I am still waiting for the new aluminum mast (keel stepped). I have made measurements on the boat and find the following. I am using...
Forum: SparTalk 06-01-2016, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,506
Posted By allene
Thanks Brion, At this point I am keeping all...

Thanks Brion,

At this point I am keeping all options open so would love any referrals. I am having Spalding Wooden Boat Center come look at the boat tomorrow. My yard says he can build a carbon...
Forum: SparTalk 05-30-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,805
Posted By allene
I have a very short hybrid knot-splice on my web...

I have a very short hybrid knot-splice on my web site. It is the splice part of the but there is no reason you cannot use it by itself. The bury is about 20 diameters so in 5/32 line about 3...
Forum: SparTalk 05-30-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,506
Posted By allene
I was dismasted

Papoose was run down by an 82 foot big schooner from clear astern on the same tack. We didn't see them until seconds before their bowsprit hooked out backstay. Our mast came down in splinters a...
Forum: SparTalk 04-18-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,718
Posted By allene
.156 wall thickness. 5 threads give almost full...

.156 wall thickness. 5 threads give almost full strength so use a 10-32 screw. But personally, when I want to attach something to my mast I use a wood screw.
Forum: SparTalk 02-25-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,276
Posted By allene
I just read the original post again. You want to...

I just read the original post again. You want to make a boom preventer by going from the boom end to the foredeck and back to a winch. I have tried this using StaSet and it didn't work for me. The...
Forum: SparTalk 02-24-2016, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,276
Posted By allene
That is not actually true. Dyneema loses half...

That is not actually true. Dyneema loses half its strength at 1:1 bend radius. You are probably thinking that 1:1 is OK for an eye splice, which it is but an eye has 2x strength of the line so 2 x...
Forum: SparTalk 12-27-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,610
Posted By allene
This stuff is so much stronger than what you need...

This stuff is so much stronger than what you need that for sure the stanchions will break before the line. But there is creep in Amsteel and probably in AS=78 so pre stretch it before making the...
Forum: SparTalk 12-18-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,577
Posted By allene
I am a bit late on this and may have mentioned...

I am a bit late on this and may have mentioned this on SA on a similar thread. But if there is a smaller diameter Salsa then use that and bury the Amsteel the entire length of the Salsa to build the...
Forum: SparTalk 09-26-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,528
Posted By allene
You can tell if the knot is set by banging it on...

You can tell if the knot is set by banging it on a table. If it sounds like a wood ball hitting the table, it is set. If it sounds like slapping a pillow on the table, it is not set. When they are...
Forum: SparTalk 09-21-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,528
Posted By allene
Brion, Thanks for filling us in. I would like...

Brion,

Thanks for filling us in. I would like to see some details. One thing that would be very interesting is the range of results for each type of knot. I assume you had a range of skill levels...
Forum: SparTalk 09-18-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,528
Posted By allene
So, how is it going?

So, how is it going?
Forum: SparTalk 07-26-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,276
Posted By allene
I might point out that my StaSet to Amsteel is...

I might point out that my StaSet to Amsteel is 1/4 inch StaSet to 1/8 inch Amsteel so not even close to constant diameter. One thing you might consider is having Amsteel and must some cover over the...
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