Forum: SparTalk
03-29-2013, 06:02 AM
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inspecting rod rigging
Occasionally I have calls to do rig inspections on rod rigging. What's the proper procedure to inspect rod, and can it be done without lowering the mast?
What about carbon PBO?
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Forum: SparTalk
03-19-2011, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,174
missing rigging
I have a 1977 Catalina 27 I have to re-rig, but the old rigging is missing. Is there a source for these dimensions. I couldn't find any via google. Alternatively, How can I size the diameter and...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-11-2010, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,641
compression tube
What's the best material to use as a compression tube in an aluminum mast with a stainless steel through bolt for upper shroud tangs?
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Forum: SparTalk
11-24-2009, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,474
I was hoping to do an external repair without...
I was hoping to do an external repair without cutting the dent out as this would require shortening the standing rigging. I was thinking of an external sleeve, filling the dent with epoxy, and...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-23-2009, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,474
dented mast
This is concerning a 44' Allyacht mast 7"x5" oval. The boat is a Corsair F31 trimaran. The mast was damaged by a flying concrete roof tile during hurricane Charlie in 2004. It was lowered on deck...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-05-2009, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,716
Wireteknik A200
I have the opportunity to buy a used A200. Wondering if these machines ever wear out or go out of spec. On this one, anything bigger than 7/32 has to be pulled thru twice (rotating 90 degrees) to...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-06-2009, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,983
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Forum: SparTalk
02-04-2009, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,983
Liability insurance
Hey riggers,
I'm starting up a new local rigging service here in Florida and some of the marinas I'll be working in require $1million(!) in liability insurance. Anyone have that? If so, who is...
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