Forum: SparTalk
09-25-2010, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 14
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My BCC Shanti just went through Hurricane Earl....
My BCC Shanti just went through Hurricane Earl. During the storm Shanti was pushed into the mangroves with about 4-50kts of wind. The Dynex Dux chafed against the mangrove trees for about 3 hours....
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Forum: SparTalk
10-24-2009, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,137
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Forum: SparTalk
06-08-2009, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 1
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Do I need forestay tension
I am in the process of re-rigging my Bristol Channel Cutter with Dynex Dux. At the same time I am setting up a new furling system for the jib and other sails out on the end of my bowsprit. I will be...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-25-2009, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,168
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Forum: SparTalk
04-23-2009, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,168
Traditional methods with synthetic rigging
Hi all,
I'm in the process of rigging my boat with Dynex Dux. My question today is regarding spreader tips. I have seen it mentioned that using PVC hose over the Dynex at the spreader tips is one...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-02-2009, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,005
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Forum: SparTalk
03-31-2009, 03:23 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,005
20 year old wire
Hi all,
I just purchased a Bristol Channel Cutter. When I did I was under the impression that the wire in the rig was about 12 years old. The wire is overisized 1x19 316. Specs call for 1/4-9/32....
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Forum: SparTalk
03-27-2009, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,994
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Forum: SparTalk
03-27-2009, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,994
What I plan on...
As of now, notice how I qualify this, This is my plan.
I will use the Dynex Dux for my standing rigging. 7mm on the shrouds, whiskers and lowers. 9mm on head, fore, boomkin and back stays. I will...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-25-2009, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,994
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Forum: SparTalk
03-25-2009, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,994
Thanks Jack, good point.
I was wondering about...
Thanks Jack, good point.
I was wondering about the "blue" as I saw no reference to the heat treating. I'm going to call Samson and Colligo and talk to them both. Then I need to actually calculate my...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-24-2009, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,994
Here is the reason for my question.
Defender...
Here is the reason for my question.
Defender carries the Amsteel Blue (they have a silver/gray custom color they carry). "AmSteel-Blue is an upgrade design from Original AmSteel and it offers...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-23-2009, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,994
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Forum: SparTalk
03-23-2009, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,994
HM rigging
Ok...I've got the bug. My first question. Is Dynex Dux and Amsteel blue the same thing? Seems the Amsteel is quit a bit less expensive. Going to be re-rigging a Bristol Channel Cutter.
oh...
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