Forum: SparTalk
10-19-2012, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 14
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Mechanicals and Roller Furling
Hey Oyster,
I have used Norseman fittings for over 30 years with absolutely NO problems whatever. They are not that difficult to assemble but yes, it does help to practice a bit before you "go for...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-05-2011, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,806
Wire Diameter
Fred and Brion,
Thanks so much for your attention to all this.
I am using 7/32 1x19 316 wire- I prefer a left hand lay.
I will try to call you about this in a day or so.
Thanks again...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-05-2011, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,806
Fork Configuration
Thanks for the response.
The rig has only 4 forks----They are used on the short "Y" from the back stay to the aft chain plates.
I have a single back stay--that runs to a diamond plate. At this...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-02-2011, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,806
Hayn Pin Sizes
Now that he Holidays are over I can get back to rigging.
I want to use the Hayn fittings but my entire rig is specked out for 7/16 turnbuckles and Pins.
Hayn does make 7/16 Turnbuckles...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-16-2010, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,114
A Very Worthwhile Sail
I dont think it really matters to the boat which side the trisail is mounted. Ours is mounted on the Starboard side because that is where where we work the Mainsail.
Over the years we have used the...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-20-2010, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 3
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Thanks so much Brion. I was thinking along the...
Thanks so much Brion. I was thinking along the same lines myself. In past re-riggings I HAVE replaced not only the tangs but also the bolts and will do so again.
The chain plates were all replaced 4...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-18-2010, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,748
.....the fitting may have backed
I just...
.....the fitting may have backed
I just experienced this sort of thing a few months back. I was having a conversation with someone and standing at eye level with his rig. As I went aboard I noticed...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-17-2010, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,739
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Forum: SparTalk
11-17-2010, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,916
Longevity of Norseman Fittings
When I built my boat 33 years ago I used all Norseman terminals. I have re-rigged every 10 years but have been using these same terminals throughout this time with great success.
The boat has...
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