Forum: SparTalk
08-05-2013, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,270
19/64" 1x19 Followup - Where is the Good Wire?
Riggers,
Being currently in the market for replacement 316 stainless 9/32" 1x19 wire, where does one find the right stuff? What has worked for you?
Given Brion's comments regarding a reputable...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-10-2013, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,485
Sta-lok Wire Dimension Tolerance
Brion,
The 19/64 on the boat came with the boat. The backup/emergency coil that I purchased about 2 years ago came from West Marine (not ALPS wire). There is no telling where WM got it. As I...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-09-2013, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,485
Brion,
Thank you for your response. Mr. Paul...
Brion,
Thank you for your response. Mr. Paul Harrison (V.P. Sales) at STA-LOK also doubts the existence of 19/64 Stainless 1/19 wire.
I find it on all 4 lowers and the bobstay. I measure as you...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-05-2013, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,485
Sta-lok Wire Dimension Tolerance
Riggers,
The short question is: Can I safely use 19/64" wire in a 5/16" STA-LOK terminal?
The difference is 1/64". STA-LOK sells only 18/64" (9/32") and 20/64" (5/16").
Does anyone have knowledge...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-16-2011, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,406
Sheet Load Engineering
Thank you Mark and Brion,
Mark,
Wow! Yes, operator error trumps good engineering – all part of the sailing adventure. On my 26’ S2 sloop I used a 3-strand nylon (16% stretch) mainsheet to back up...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-16-2011, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,406
Sheet Load Engineering
Thank you Mark and Brion,
Mark,
Wow! Yes, operator error trumps good engineering – all part of the sailing adventure. On my 26’ S2 sloop I used a 3-strand nylon (16% stretch) mainsheet to back up...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-16-2011, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,406
Sheet Load Engineering
Brion,
Yes this is fun, and for me, vital and necessary.
Your comments here do advance the cause:
Appropriate application: Mainsheet shock loads and elasticity just became non-issues. My sails...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-15-2011, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,406
Sheet Load Engineering
Brion,
For your reference I have sent a calculation sheet to rigging@briontoss.com.
BASIC SHEET CALCULATION:
I have run numbers using Harken and Lewmar. At 20 knots of relative wind the Harken...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-15-2011, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,406
Sheet Load Engineering
Brion,
Not appeased, but I have found value in all responses. I’ve gone out to 2 owner’s groups as well, with similar results. You can lead a sailor to a calculator, but… even a calculator requires...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-14-2011, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,406
Sheet Load Engineering
Very good.
Thank you Benz,
Experience and empirical evidence is exactly what I am looking for to bounce against my formulas.
Thank you also for the tip regarding diameter expansion. Also...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-14-2011, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,406
Sheet Load Engineering
Sheet Load (of) Engineering
Sailors,
Does anyone actually calculate their sheet loads in order to determine their sheet tensile strength?
Would anyone care to entertain my inner engineer with how...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-13-2011, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,540
Line Load Litigation
Ian,
Yes, the mainsheet on my S2 sloop was set up as you described: "cam cleat mounted on the exit tackle, which is ... on a track." The cleat was on an angle clear of the sheet until I purposely...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-12-2011, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,540
Line Load Litigation
Allen & Ian,
Thank you both for your informative and very entertaining replies. Now that I have finished crunching numbers, a conversation with experienced opinionated sailors is exactly what I need...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-11-2011, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,540
Line Load Litigation
Riggers,
It appears that neither New England Ropes nor West Marine want to venture recommendations for sailboat running rigging applications. Fair enough. They may prefer to avoid ever seeing a...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-06-2010, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,577
SC31 Mast Rake & Bend Specs Available?
Clyde,
Thanks for the SC31 graphic. I think that once I get my mast step repaired and solve the question of a too-short forestay, I will be able to set in a rake as a starting point that is...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-04-2010, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,577
SC31 Mast Rake & Bend Specs Available?
Brion,
Thank you for finding this graphic and bringing my attention back to the forestay.
Under my mast was a block of wood about 1" to 1-1/2" thick, nicely faired and finished but weathered and...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-03-2010, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,375
Compression Post Blues
Brion,
Thank you for your comments.
I agree that legal action would be futile. I'd rather put my energy into the boat.
Regarding chainplates on the survey, some chainplates were cited for evidence...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-01-2010, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,375
Compression Post Blues
Thank you Brion, Rick, Douglas and John for your valuable comments.
Now that I know more, it is time to update this thread.
Brion,
I appreciate your comments regarding conjecture. The survey...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-14-2010, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,577
SC31 Mast Rake & Bend Specs Available?
Brian,
Thanks for your adjustment guidelines. I will try them out when I get the mast back on. Yes I agree this mast is probably not designed for bend.
At the moment, I have cut into the cabin-top...
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Forum: SparTalk
06-12-2010, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,577
SC31 Mast Rake & Bend Specs Available?
Sailors,
Can anyone point me toward manufacturers specifications for mast rake and bend for the Southern Cross 31?
Also, how about what works for you?
My mast appears to have negative rake (i.e. it...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-04-2009, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,375
Compression Post Blues
Riggers,
I would like to discuss a possible mast compression problem. I’m looking for people who have been there, done that, and have the t-shirt.
I am looking at a Southern Cross 31 with lots of...
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