Forum: SparTalk
03-11-2015, 03:37 PM
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There's a "cross clamp" on this...
There's a "cross clamp" on this page:
http://www.stainlessmarinefixings.com/RopeGrips.htm
Not sure if that'sd what you're looking for...it's probably alvailable elsewhere if you search that phrase.
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Forum: SparTalk
03-07-2015, 04:55 PM
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Spreader stop error
I recently bought new wire rigging for my plastic boat, and forgot about the "stop ball" needed on the underside of the spreader. Would it be completely silly to use a stainless wire-rope clamp? ...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-17-2014, 02:35 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
10-17-2014, 08:28 AM
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Below deck shroud extensions
What do you call the stays that many big boats have below decks that tie the shroud landing plates to the hull? I'm thinking about adding them to my boat, but can't figure out what to search for...I...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-29-2013, 06:30 AM
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Barbarossa backstay adjuster
My 1984 boat has a backstay adjuster made by Barbarossa. It has two handles that fold down after being used to turn the threaded mechanism. Harken acquired Barbarossa, but they seem unable to find...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-11-2012, 06:44 AM
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Forum: SparTalk
10-26-2012, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 5
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I meant 5/16th. I recently replaced my uppers...
I meant 5/16th. I recently replaced my uppers (survey found a cracked swage) and the rigger suggested using SAE turnbuckles with 5/16 wire (and a special order metric toggle for the chainplate).
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Forum: SparTalk
10-25-2012, 04:23 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
10-16-2012, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: SparTalk
10-15-2012, 06:38 AM
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Forum: SparTalk
10-12-2012, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 4
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Boom brake/preventer
I recently sailed down the WA coast chased by a near gale, and I resisted using a preventer on my Beneteau First 38. I did suffer a few unintended gybes, but the main was double reefed, so they...
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