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Forum: SparTalk 05-19-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,280
Posted By csandys
Attaching D rings to shrouds

I want to put D rings on my shrouds to attach halyards when not in use.

Lashing would be my first choice, but I didn't find any examples in riggers apprentice.

I could also use Zip ties or wire...
Forum: SparTalk 10-26-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,842
Posted By csandys
DIY Seaboard Deadeyes for HM Rigging

I've been looking into HM rigging. I've been considering milling my own deadeyes out of 1/2 inch "Seaboard - Polyethylene". I've been building small fittings with Seaboard and it machines nicely.

I...
Forum: SparTalk 09-22-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,986
Posted By csandys
I'm interested in the kind of knots to use....

I'm interested in the kind of knots to use. Bowlines seem to work lose. I use buntline hitches which work well, but are hard to untie. Rolling hitches seem to slip also.

I find the modified brummel...
Forum: SparTalk 08-20-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,451
Posted By csandys
I would lean towards DUX due to the UV issues. I...

I would lean towards DUX due to the UV issues. I put a blue Amsteel Halyard on two months ago and I noticed it is turning white in some areas.

I plan to convert my lifelines and I am interested in...
Forum: SparTalk 08-10-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,963
Posted By csandys
Modified Brummel

I've been using the modified Brummel splice with 12 strand synthetics for light weight halyards. It's very easy to make, but how strong is...
Forum: SparTalk 07-16-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,487
Posted By csandys
Just an idea, but could you add a shim under one...

Just an idea, but could you add a shim under one side to bring it around? Maybe a couple of washers. I do not know what the compression load is and if this idea would cause that section of the mast...
Forum: SparTalk 07-06-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,901
Posted By csandys
That picture shows the yankee up, not the 135. I...

That picture shows the yankee up, not the 135.

I wish I had it up the other day. We were casually sailing around Lake Union, but the fireworks barge takes up the center, leaving two slots to sail. ...
Forum: SparTalk 07-02-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,901
Posted By csandys
How much does a stay sail really add?

I've got a 32 foot cutter. This year I removed the stay sail, boom and stay. Tacking my 135 genny through the slot between the front stay and stay sail stay is difficult. Removing it also frees up...
Forum: SparTalk 05-06-2009, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,319
Posted By csandys
What happens when you roll up the sail counter...

What happens when you roll up the sail counter clockwise?
Forum: SparTalk 05-06-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,319
Posted By csandys
Curious, why does it have to be right hand lay?...

Curious, why does it have to be right hand lay? Is normal 1x19 left hand lay?
Forum: SparTalk 04-09-2009, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,132
Posted By csandys
I only whip braided splices. I leave 3 strand as...

I only whip braided splices. I leave 3 strand as is when done.
Forum: SparTalk 03-17-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,468
Posted By csandys
Removeable cutter forestay

After seeing Brion talk at the Seattle boat show this year, I've been thinking about making my forestay removable on my 32 foot cutter.

I've seen the ABI Forestay release levers, but was wondering...
Forum: SparTalk 03-17-2009, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,525
Posted By csandys
I'll second that question. I "think" I...

I'll second that question.

I "think" I understand the idea of having the jackline elevated, so you don't step on it, and it adds another level of "catching you". The part I question is, if the...
Forum: SparTalk 03-16-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,508
Posted By csandys
I learned and have always done it with the Samson...

I learned and have always done it with the Samson guide using Fid's. I've done about 10 splices without any problems. Just follow their guide.
Forum: SparTalk 03-13-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,525
Posted By csandys
Reading in "Rigger's Apprentice" pg...

Reading in "Rigger's Apprentice" pg 366, Brion says "Seize a big D-ring to a lower shroud, attach the lifeline to a strongpoint aft, lead it through the D-ring, and make if off forward".

I am a...
Forum: SparTalk 02-19-2009, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,209
Posted By csandys
HM standing Rigging. Why use DeadEyes?

I've noticed people using DeadEyes instead of turnbuckles when switching to HM standing rigging, like Dynex Dux 75.

Why can't the original turnbuckles be used?

Thanks
Chris
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