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Forum: SparTalk 06-26-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,277
Posted By marujo.sortudo
A Felco C7 will get you by if you're willing to...

A Felco C7 will get you by if you're willing to make seven or so cuts. Fits the toolbox and wallet easier, and makes cuts more work than a big cutter, but much less work than a hacksaw. I'm happy...
Forum: SparTalk 05-01-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,253
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Email sent! I just thought of another question...

Email sent! I just thought of another question that might be of general interest to practice splicers. Once I finish a splice I need to get out the thimble and cut the splice off of the rest of the...
Forum: SparTalk 05-01-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,253
Posted By marujo.sortudo
7x7 splicing, obtaining a fair entry

My 7x7 practice splices are looking pretty good to my eyes, but I'd welcome some expert eyes and comments. Below are some pictures of what is probably my 7th splice. My only complaint is that there...
Forum: SparTalk 04-28-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,576
Posted By marujo.sortudo
I'm not sure if this would apply in your case,...

I'm not sure if this would apply in your case, but I have a captive, braided halyard. Being that the end won't let any twist out of easily, I have to coil the halyard with alternating twist. ...
Forum: SparTalk 01-29-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,200
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Thanks for the tips, Brion. They are certainly...

Thanks for the tips, Brion. They are certainly helpful. I totally agree about visuals being much better to learn this wire rope splicing and in person training even better. I don't have your...
Forum: SparTalk 01-28-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,200
Posted By marujo.sortudo
7X7 Splicing, The Heart

So, I'm practicing my 7X7 splicing using 3/8" 302/304 SS. Everything's going pretty well, but the burying of the heart is causing me the most difficulty. I find that unlaying the heart as Brion...
Forum: SparTalk 07-08-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,517
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Interesting. I had a feeling anything I hadn't...

Interesting. I had a feeling anything I hadn't heard of before might be to good to be true. Ah well. I'd be curious to know more about antenna theory. I do have dreams of installing an SSB...
Forum: SparTalk 06-14-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,517
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Nylon bushings for insulated stays?

So, I was reading Hiscock's Cruising Under Sail yesterday and I came across as suggestion for insulated (back) stays that I hadn't run across before. He suggests simply a nylon bushing for the...
Forum: SparTalk 11-03-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,321
Posted By marujo.sortudo
There are various bits of bronze hardware on Mimi...

There are various bits of bronze hardware on Mimi Rose's painted aluminum mast. Nothing as sizable as a bronze track, mind you. Still with an insulating layer of roofing rubber, SS fasteners, and...
Forum: SparTalk 11-03-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,450
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Mimi Rose was unscathed in Port Washington, NY...

Mimi Rose was unscathed in Port Washington, NY where 11 boats broke free from their moorings. We came close to marinas floating over their pilings here. Thankful for an oversized, well-maintained...
Forum: SparTalk 09-25-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,332
Posted By marujo.sortudo
I've been enjoying using Spunflex on my...

I've been enjoying using Spunflex on my painter/tow line. It floats, looks good, and splices easy. Making grommets in it is cake, too. If you can buy it by the reel, the price point is quite good....
Forum: SparTalk 09-25-2012, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,784
Posted By marujo.sortudo
I've been using Yale's Brait on my primary anchor...

I've been using Yale's Brait on my primary anchor rode and stern anchor rode and really enjoy its handling characteristics, and especially stowability. When new, it does seem to snag threads easily,...
Forum: SparTalk 06-06-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,937
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Thanks for the education. That seems like a...

Thanks for the education. That seems like a technique I might have use for in protected waters with a particular mud-friendly anchor I'm considering.

That pin does look a bit straight, but on the...
Forum: SparTalk 06-05-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,937
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Unfortunately, this is a high-res pic, but you...

Unfortunately, this is a high-res pic, but you can see an anchor hooked on a bobstay. On second thought, saying that I've seen this a lot is an overstatement, and, for the record, I haven't seen it...
Forum: SparTalk 06-05-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,937
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Anchors hooked/stowed on bobstays

I see this a lot, and it just strikes me as wrong. I imagine the anchor nicking bobstay wire, etc. Of course, some bobstays are chain or have some kind of chafe protection shielding the wire. What...
Forum: SparTalk 01-04-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,282
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Hanked-on seems compelling

Thanks for all the advice, Ben & Ian. After reading your posts I did some searches on "merriman furler" and "flying jibs" and found lots of good discussion on these topics, especially on the...
Forum: SparTalk 12-28-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,282
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Head sail changes, furling (optional) and dealing with a square, anchor-full bowsprit

So, I've been musing for quite some time about improving my headsail situation for blue-water cruising. Here is some info on and pictures of my boat, Mimi...
Forum: SparTalk 12-08-2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 66,100
Posted By marujo.sortudo
I'm looking forward to trying out the Clamptite...

I'm looking forward to trying out the Clamptite tool where I'm replacing some hoseclamps; although, I may still use some hose clamps in places where it's difficult to get the tool in or where I...
Forum: SparTalk 11-19-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 66,100
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Clamptite vs Hose Clamps

I know this is slightly outside the usual question of rigging (more like plumbing,) but it seems a worthwhile question to ask here, given the expertise with metals and corrosion in a marine...
Forum: SparTalk 11-03-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 72,444
Posted By marujo.sortudo
Dynamic loads and brait

Being someone in the process of investigating replacing the 3-strand on my primary rode simply because it's too short, I've started taking a good look at brait. The extra elasticity and the compact...
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