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Forum: SparTalk 05-22-2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,703
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
You might want to Google Brion Toss. ;-)

You might want to Google Brion Toss. ;-)
Forum: SparTalk 05-04-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,889
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
That is a really awesome idea. What did you use...

That is a really awesome idea. What did you use for the sealant?

Thanks,
-p
Forum: SparTalk 03-28-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,438
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Here's my old bolt after it was cut...

Here's my old bolt after it was cut out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepplaya/5568958351/
Forum: SparTalk 03-16-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,438
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
The fixed bolthead was cut-off and the bolt...

The fixed bolthead was cut-off and the bolt removed out the end of the spar.

When I re-assembled we used a tube with a bolt passing through.
Forum: SparTalk 03-15-2011, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,438
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
I'm the sistership, and yep Seaview here in...

I'm the sistership, and yep Seaview here in Seattle cut the thing off.
Forum: SparTalk 02-17-2011, 01:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,953
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Not sure they are exactly what you need but check...

Not sure they are exactly what you need but check here:
http://www.rivetsonline.com/solid-aluminum-rivets.html

diameter - 1/4"
length - 1/4"
78 degree countersink
Quan: 100

$6.
Forum: SparTalk 12-22-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,974
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Yep thos are fine. I preferred wire in it's...

Yep thos are fine. I preferred wire in it's insulation for extra protection and I was pulling many cables (NMEA, Masthead, Spreader lights).

I used class 200 PVC as it's lighter than schedule 40.
I...
Forum: SparTalk 09-23-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,061
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
It's always good to check the...

It's always good to check the Google.
http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/21.htm
Forum: SparTalk 09-01-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,731
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
I was totally going to use grommets, problem is...

I was totally going to use grommets, problem is finding ones that are sized to the holes in the mast, the thickness of the wall of the mast and have a center hole that matches the size of the wire...
Forum: SparTalk 09-01-2010, 12:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,731
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
They are 'supported' by the rubber grommet in the...

They are 'supported' by the rubber grommet in the Cable Clam (see the links above) and then held in place by a p-clip outside the mast. Here's a good shot of that:...
Forum: SparTalk 08-29-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,731
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
I spent weeks researching this and fretting and...

I spent weeks researching this and fretting and asking people and came up with no satisfactory answers. I originally wanted to use a kellum (looks like finger handcuffs) but couldn't come up with a...
Forum: SparTalk 08-27-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,197
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Thank everyone... I tend to be a bit of a...

Thank everyone... I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist especially when I'm writing checks. I'm more foregiving of my own work.

I'm hopeful that in a couple years I'll be able to answer a few...
Forum: SparTalk 08-26-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,197
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Ian thanks for the reply. Not sure what you're...

Ian thanks for the reply. Not sure what you're trying to say though.

Let's clarify some terms, maybe I'm using them incorrectly.
I have a fiberglass ketch with a keel stepped main and deck stepped...
Forum: SparTalk 08-25-2010, 10:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,197
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Mast alignment in mast partner

I had my rig down all winter and it's been back up a month or so. I have a keel stepped mast.

I had a rigger come out and do the initial tensioning of the rig and the mast was just touching the...
Forum: SparTalk 08-03-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,029
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
s/v Bella Star had their winches re-plated,...

s/v Bella Star had their winches re-plated, here's their blog post on the topic:

http://www.svbellastar.com/2010/03/old-barient-winches-have-been.html
Forum: SparTalk 07-10-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,205
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
My rig is back up and I was all set to go aloft...

My rig is back up and I was all set to go aloft today but about half-way up I got blisters. I guess my cushy desk job didn't harden my hands enough to draw myself up. Thinking I'll need more purchase...
Forum: SparTalk 05-31-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,964
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
So make a pin with two holes for cotter pins......

So make a pin with two holes for cotter pins... that's so simple it might just be ridiculous I didn't think of that already.

-p
Forum: SparTalk 05-30-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,964
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Custom Clevis Pins

I have a set of pins that are 1/4" too long and I can't find the proper size.

Is there a source for 5/8" x 1" and 7/16" x 5/8" stainless steel clevis pins or an affordable source to have them...
Forum: SparTalk 04-21-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,702
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Thimble Choice

I see two kinds of SS thimbles available ones that are open on one end and ones that are closed completely. Ronstan refers to the later as sailmaker's thimbles.

Sailmaker's thimbles:...
Forum: SparTalk 04-18-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,777
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Thanks Brion. that makes a lot of sense! -p

Thanks Brion. that makes a lot of sense!

-p
Forum: SparTalk 04-16-2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,951
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
If you have a sailmaker in mind for your new sail...

If you have a sailmaker in mind for your new sail they may have a rigger they work with who could help you figure the inner stay placement, or they may have experience themselves with this type of...
Forum: SparTalk 04-16-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,777
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Pin direction thru mast tangs

When I took my rig down the pins on some tangs, the onese where you need to remove the tangs to remove the pins were placed from the inside out (i.e., the cotter was on the outside away from the...
Forum: SparTalk 04-05-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,154
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
After one season I am not happy with the Stay Set...

After one season I am not happy with the Stay Set X I used to replace my jib halyard (furling). The standing end has become very stuff and unworkable.

Just a data point... I've had recommendations...
Forum: SparTalk 04-05-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,517
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Let's see if I got this right: A straight...

Let's see if I got this right:

A straight shackle aligns the two eyes parallel to each other. That is if you are looking at the shackle's open side you would not be able to see through either...
Forum: SparTalk 04-04-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,517
Posted By Patrick_Seattle
Twisted Shackles

Surprising little info out there (none) on the proper use of twisted shackles. What are they for? Shackle types and choices might be a great addition to your book Brion. ;-)

Thanks,
-p
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