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04-19-2017, 03:57 PM

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Catching up

Views: 2,205

Posted By seacap

Wow. I had the pleasure of doing that re- rig...

Wow. I had the pleasure of doing that re- rig once. Fun eh? An Disney did want an authentic job. I never appreciated that ride until I work on her.

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07-19-2016, 04:59 PM

Replies: 4

V-100 Vectran

Views: 3,394

Posted By seacap

I'm sure the V-100 lanyards are more difficult...

I'm sure the V-100 lanyards are more difficult than the Dyneema. But it was double. I was worried about the thinner Dyneema line taking UV damage more quickly. Here in the tropics the sun is brutal....

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07-18-2016, 04:36 AM

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V-100 Vectran

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Posted By seacap

Thanks Ben, that's good to know. But NE shows two...

Thanks Ben, that's good to know. But NE shows two splicing methods for braided line. Thus the question.

A note: I have been using the V-100 as my lashing lines with the Dyneema rig I currently have....

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07-16-2016, 04:30 PM

Replies: 4

V-100 Vectran

Views: 3,394

Posted By seacap

V-100 Vectran

Hi
I am considering using NE Ropes V-100 for standing rigging. Has anyone tried this? What would be the best splice to use? I am in the tropics and like the idea of the cover over the Vectran. Any...

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02-20-2016, 04:18 AM

Replies: 2

Lifeline material

Views: 2,235

Posted By seacap

Lifeline material

Hi all,
I am considering making my lifelines out of 3/8 Dacron. This diameter just fits through the hole on my stanchions. My questions is: What are the advantages of dyneema over dacron?

I am a big...

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08-25-2013, 07:00 AM

Replies: 12

Chainplate he'll

Views: 18,622

Posted By seacap

Ah, hindsight is always 20/20. If I had known...

Ah, hindsight is always 20/20. If I had known that the plates would not have fit my present rigging I would have gone that route. :eek:

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08-07-2013, 09:37 PM

Replies: 3

Tensioning Dynex rig

Views: 3,961

Posted By seacap

Solid information gentlemen. Thank you for the...

Solid information gentlemen. Thank you for the replies.

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08-07-2013, 07:33 AM

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Dyneema mid Rope Eye Splice

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Posted By seacap

I personally would not use Amstel for an anchor...

I personally would not use Amstel for an anchor chain snubber. Nylon is the preferred type of line because of its stretch. This works as a shock absorber of sorts. There is no stretch to Amstel.

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08-07-2013, 06:02 AM

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Chainplate he'll

Views: 18,622

Posted By seacap

Chainplate hell

Well hell...damn iPad auto correct :eek:
Brion,
The PTF chainplates are made from manganese bronze. They are stronger than 316.
I have decided to get new rigging pieces instead of milling down to...

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08-04-2013, 07:50 AM

Replies: 12

Chainplate he'll

Views: 18,622

Posted By seacap

Chainplate hell

I have needed to replace the 1/4" 316 SS chainplates on my boat. They appear to have stress cracks as opposed to crevice corrosion. These plates are 25 years old. They are coming off a 28' 15,000lb...

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08-03-2013, 08:33 AM

Replies: 3

Tensioning Dynex rig

Views: 3,961

Posted By seacap

Tensioning Dynex rig

Hi all,
I have had a rig built with Dynex Dux for the last 4 years. One of the questions has always been how tight to set it up.
I did as I have always done. Taken the boat out sailing and tension...

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