Forum: SparTalk
03-14-2015, 04:00 PM
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Chainplate Corrosion Pitting Photo
Im pulling all my chainplates for inspection and re-bedding. I've pulled two so far and both exhibit this pitting below where they pass through the deck, near the first through bolt. Is this cause...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-14-2015, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 4
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Lower End of Furler
This is the lower end of the Pro Furl unit pictured above… Trying to determine if its possible to tighten the inner forestay… its rather floppy....
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Forum: SparTalk
03-11-2015, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 4
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Ok, that's good news, at least I'm on the right...
Ok, that's good news, at least I'm on the right track... thanks for the reply Brion. ill have to snap a photo of the bottom. It's a ProFurl on 5/16" wire.
Will be selling this unit actually. Going...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-05-2015, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 4
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Roller Furler & Rig Tension - Top
Hello All,
Tuning the rig with roller furling is new for me.
Accessing the turnbuckle is nearly impossible. There are metal straps that surround it.
However it is still possible for me to make...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-03-2015, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 3
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Mast Tang Replacement
Are mast tangs replaced at the same interval of chainplates? They are essentially mast chainplates right? Or, because tangs are not going thru a deck, where corrosion is accelerated, are tangs a...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-23-2009, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,694
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Forum: SparTalk
05-21-2009, 03:45 AM
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Forum: SparTalk
05-20-2009, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 4
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Removing Sta-Loks
So, these are supposedly re-usable... but not easily I found out today. Any tips or tricks to getting a sto-lok dissambled for re-use?
Cut wire right above Sta-lok and punch it thru from the back?...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-18-2009, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 2
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Seek advice to simplify rig connections
I'd like to simplify the rig on my 28' Bristol Channel Cutter when I redo it in a week or so. I want to order the parts, but want to get it right the first time. Although I prefer the look of Hi-Mod,...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-04-2008, 06:27 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
07-01-2008, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 3
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Serving SS Splices
I've just spliced up my new rig in 1x19 316, and want to serve the splices. But I dont want to promote corrosion. What's the best solution?
Also, only after I spliced them all up, did I find out...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-04-2008, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,261
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Forum: SparTalk
06-03-2008, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,261
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Forum: SparTalk
06-03-2008, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,261
Glassed In Bobstay Chainplate
I just removed my bobstay chainplate. It is a Y shaped, welded piece, that's glassed in... was a bit of a pain to remove, but doable. I'm wondering what the general thought is on that installation. I...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-29-2008, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,031
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Forum: SparTalk
05-29-2008, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,031
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Forum: SparTalk
05-27-2008, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,031
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Forum: SparTalk
05-27-2008, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 9
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chainplates: round holes vs square holes
talked to three non-sailor machinists this week about my cracked SS chainplates. All of them said the same thing: you'd be better off with round holes. both chainplates had cracks at the first bolt....
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