Forum: SparTalk
12-02-2013, 06:47 PM
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Top end connectors
Hi all,
I am finishing my rerig and have some pins at the top threaded into forks which will hold the thimbles for the Dux stays. Unfortunately i will be unable to put a cotter pin on the end of...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-02-2013, 07:39 AM
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Dux attachment issues
I am continuing rerigging with Dynex Dux for my 43' cutter. The available line terminators from Colligo do not match up to conventional mast or turnbuckle terminators. For example, assuming the use...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-15-2012, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 8
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Furling
I am thinking to use a luff furler like used on code 0 furlers ie Facnor.
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Forum: SparTalk
12-14-2012, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,531
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Forum: SparTalk
05-07-2012, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,748
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Forum: SparTalk
05-04-2012, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 29,190
thimbles
Joe, that is some fine looking and heavy rigging. It looks like it will be an incredible amount of fun to rig that schooner. I had considered making round thimbles as you have there, but thought...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-03-2012, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 8
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Stay replacement using Dynex Dux
I am in the process of doing this as well. I am using turnbuckles. The biggest problem I am having is incompatibility of standard rigging hardware with the Colligo dead eyes. Colligo designed their...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-20-2012, 11:08 AM
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strength of forks
Hello all, I am busy working on replacing my lowers with Dynex Dux. I have some forks from a supplier made of what looks to be investment cast 316 which has been machined. The two sides of the fork...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-13-2012, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 14,152
brummel
Anne, thanks for that link, but the issue here is how to use a locked Brummel to splice in a closed eyelet, such as a Johnson lifeline eye, without having access to both ends. I think it is not...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-12-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 14,152
now i am really confused
Joe, I have read your explanation more than once, but obviously I will need to study it and see if I can do the same thing. I do not quite understand. Forgive my thick head. It is always a pleasure...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-12-2012, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 14,152
Spectra lifeline confusion
I am getting ready to change over this weekend, but in thinking about the work to be done, I became confused. I will be using Johnson fittings throughout. For each length I had planned to splice the...
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