Forum: SparTalk
04-05-2016, 04:07 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
04-04-2016, 08:49 AM
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How Do I post an image
Hello everyone. I'd like to post a few images regarding a halyard chafe problem I am having but I have not been able to figure out how to attach the photos from my hard drive. Can someone provide...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-15-2016, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: SparTalk
07-06-2015, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 7
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Splice double braid til to amsteel blue
How do I splice a 10mm double braid tail to a 3/16" amsteel blue topping lift?
Background: My current topping lift is 10 mm double braid. It also serves as a spare halyard. I'd like to replace the...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-08-2015, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
Got It Sorted Out
Hi Ben,
Thanks for the reply.
Brion mentioned, in the splicing instruction I am using, counting down "X" number of tracers to find the location for the bury. I am not using fids . . . I have one...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-08-2015, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
Tracer Dimensions
I am in the process of splicing 10mm Marlow double braid. It is buff colored and of course there are no tracer yarns.
Is there a formula to determine the distance between tracer yarns? On some...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-26-2015, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,120
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Forum: SparTalk
02-07-2015, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,327
Spar Craft
I understand Spar Craft has a new owner--some kind of investment conglomerate. Apparently they are having problems. Sounds like the customer is secondary to other considerations.
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Forum: SparTalk
12-27-2014, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 2
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I have been splicing 7x7 316 ss 5/16" for my...
I have been splicing 7x7 316 ss 5/16" for my Bermuda rigged 36' double head sail sloop. Brion's right of course, it does take a lot of practice, least for me. I made 24 practice splices before I...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-17-2014, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,258
Thanks Allen. I was able to sort out the...
Thanks Allen. I was able to sort out the differences in the two splices. After making a few splices I now understand why John Franta and Colligo Marine calls it a "modified" Brummel. What I did,...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-29-2014, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,277
Worth It
Joe Henderson, if you are still out there. The Felco C-16's are everything you said they would be. A wonderful piece of equipment and a fine tool--they cut cleanly through the 5/16" 7x7 SS 316 with...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-07-2014, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,258
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Forum: SparTalk
11-07-2014, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,258
Brion
The term modified Brummel comes from...
Brion
The term modified Brummel comes from Coligo, I think. Here is the link. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IxSi8igfChk
I watched how you made the locked brummel on an old video you made. You...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-06-2014, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,258
Amsteel Blue Brummel Question
I'd like to use 5mm amsteel blue for the outhaul pendant on my multi purchase outhaul on my 36' 16,000lb cutter. I am unclear about the difference between the locked brummel and the modified...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-06-2014, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,683
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Forum: SparTalk
10-20-2014, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,683
Line Options
Thanks Brion. I talked to the folks at R&W Rope. I got the impression that because it was heat treated and pre stretched it was similar or better than Sta-Set. But after investigating more it...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-15-2014, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,683
POSH II pre stretched three strand spun polyester
Anyone familiar with pre stretched POSH II three strand spun polyester line (Langman ropes) for use as halyards on traditional boats? I am told that it has less stretch than sta-set (in similar...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-15-2014, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: SparTalk
06-27-2014, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,277
Joe H,
Well, I don't part with my money easily....
Joe H,
Well, I don't part with my money easily. But, that was a pretty convincing argument. So, I have a set of C16 Felcos on order. It was not in my budget but I got them cheap . . . not. Hahaha....
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Forum: SparTalk
06-24-2014, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,277
Wire Cutters for 5/16" SS 7x7
I am about to start splicing the rig for my boat. Standing rig is 5/16" SS 7x7. One wire is 3/8" 7x7. I have used my hacksaw for practice splices but I'm ready for a set of cutters. Any...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-16-2014, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,131
Turnbuckle Recommendation
I am in the market for bronze turnbuckles for my 16,000 lb Bermuda rigged double headsail sloop. I recall that Brion and others have commented favorably on Hayn turnbuckles. My standing rigging...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-02-2013, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,571
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Forum: SparTalk
05-02-2013, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,571
Staysail Sheeting Options
I am in the process of reconfiguring a club footed self-tending staysail to a conventionally sheeted headsail system on my 36', 16000 lb cruising boat. I am looking to better understand my options...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-18-2013, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,443
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Forum: SparTalk
02-15-2013, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,443
Compatibility Of Dynex Dux With Ss Wire
I continue to be intrigued by dynex dux for use as standing rigging. Given the fact that we hope to do significant offshore sailing, after we complete our refit, I have some hesitancy with going...
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