Forum: SparTalk
05-04-2011, 05:37 PM
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There are traditional deadeyes on the bottom of...
There are traditional deadeyes on the bottom of the lanyards, which is where it matters anyhow for the lashing. I didn't go with "modern" deadeyes on top mainly for financial reasons, saving roughly...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-04-2011, 11:15 AM
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Photos to share, Dynex rigged gaffer
Hello all,
I was taking some "artsy" shots of some of my rigging details and thought they would be appreciated here. This is on my 32' gaff cutter which has been recently re-rigged with lots of...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-12-2011, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: SparTalk
04-11-2011, 03:33 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
04-09-2010, 09:14 AM
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I'll just chime in and agree with the other...
I'll just chime in and agree with the other posts.
I went on the forum, asked the same question, bought the book, and made a handful of lovely (IMHO) grommets.
But, out of Amsteel Blue, with...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-01-2010, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 9
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Yeah, that confused me too. This is a med-heavy...
Yeah, that confused me too. This is a med-heavy displacement boat and going for Ti or Al parts at deck level seems pretty needless. Up high, a few pounds here and there can make a huge difference,...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-25-2010, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,294
Just my initial input:
There is basically...
Just my initial input:
There is basically nothing to be gained from a carbon boom on such a boat. In fact, a solid wood boom (with is inherent weight) is generally a positive addition to the sail...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-23-2009, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: SparTalk
10-22-2009, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,030
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Forum: SparTalk
10-14-2009, 03:10 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
09-01-2009, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 3
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Could you elaborate on what "Book 5"...
Could you elaborate on what "Book 5" is? My girlfriend works at a nautical bookstore here in Seattle, and we couldn't find anything of yours that looked like the ticket.
And of course I poured...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-31-2009, 11:23 AM
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Forum: SparTalk
08-31-2009, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 3
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strength in small AmSteel grommets
Hello,
I am making some grommets in 5/16 AmSteel and I wanted to check in with a few questions to make sure i have maximum strength in the end-to-end splice.
First off, I will need a 15-20" tail...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-15-2009, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,231
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Forum: SparTalk
04-13-2009, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,231
Sorry 'bout that...
32' on deck, ~20,000 lbs,...
Sorry 'bout that...
32' on deck, ~20,000 lbs, setting about 800 sq ft of working sail. Two shrouds per side, running backs, standing forestay and a running jibstay.
Edit: and she's got a strong...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-13-2009, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,231
Double-ended shrouds with Dux?
Hello all again,
am going to be re-rigging the shrouds of my gaff cutter with Dux (9mm) and am currently thinking of how I want to terminate the shrouds at the hounds. Through some brainstorming I...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-03-2009, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,766
One follow up:
If one wanted to use more...
One follow up:
If one wanted to use more traditional deadeyes and lanyard materials (more like polyesters instead of HM line), would anyone expect adverse affects from the cow hitch (ring hitch,...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-02-2009, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,766
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Forum: SparTalk
03-02-2009, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,766
Deadeyes vs just lanyards with HM materials
Hello all...
Background:
I am going to be re-rigging my gaff cutter with Dux (9mm) and am currently embroiled in how to terminate the shrouds at deck level. The current setup is traditional(ish)...
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