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Forum: SparTalk 12-07-2014, 07:16 AM
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Views: 2,889
Posted By infinitysail
John finally got back to me. It looks like their...

John finally got back to me. It looks like their fittings SWL is 50% breaking strength and I can size everything to be at least as strong as the -10 rod it is replacing comparing breaking strength...
Forum: SparTalk 12-04-2014, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,889
Posted By infinitysail
Safe Working Load vs Minimum Breaking Strength

I am putting together a dynex dux backstay using Colligo Marine fittings.

One thing I am having trouble with is picking the right end fittings to fit hole diameters and strengths.

The backstay was...
Forum: SparTalk 11-24-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,999
Posted By infinitysail
reusable rod parts

I am just finishing up replacing all my rod on my boat. Because we are in Panama, we had to measure and have new rod shipped to us fully assembled, from k200 tang down to the turnbuckle.

Should I...
Forum: SparTalk 02-16-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,826
Posted By infinitysail
I removed the chainplates last spring to check...

I removed the chainplates last spring to check them. One had some pitting, but I didn't think it was too bad. What is your opinion? The chainplates seem pretty oversized. They are 3/8" thick X...
Forum: SparTalk 02-15-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,826
Posted By infinitysail
That's a bummer, but better safe than sorry. We...

That's a bummer, but better safe than sorry. We will order the new rigging and plan on doing it in the marina in place. If we run into problems, we can arrange to pull the stick without having to...
Forum: SparTalk 02-14-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,826
Posted By infinitysail
Okay, here are some albums with high res photos...

Okay, here are some albums with high res photos of the rod heads. So far I have done two, but my assistant has fallen asleep....

For both, I cleaned them thoroughly. For the intermediate shroud, I...
Forum: SparTalk 02-13-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,826
Posted By infinitysail
Thanks for the advice. I am going to try this in...

Thanks for the advice. I am going to try this in the next couple days. I will go easy with the heat. I will try to come up with some way of applying torque to the threads as well. I was going to...
Forum: SparTalk 02-07-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,826
Posted By infinitysail
For some reason, I was under the impression that...

For some reason, I was under the impression that the fittings couldn't be disassembled. Are they put together with red loctite? If so, I would be happy to disassemble and take some pictures. I...
Forum: SparTalk 02-05-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,826
Posted By infinitysail
Here is a shot from behind. The spreaders mount...

Here is a shot from behind. The spreaders mount on heavy stainless bars that pass through the mast and have the angle already built into them. I think adjusting the angle would be difficult.

Rig is...
Forum: SparTalk 02-02-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,826
Posted By infinitysail
Thanks for the quick responses, Joe. Rod is all...

Thanks for the quick responses, Joe.

Rod is all continuous with spreader bends. I measured from the middle of the bend to the bearing surface of the stemball adapter cup inside the k200 tangs. I...
Forum: SparTalk 02-02-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,826
Posted By infinitysail
The rigging is 23 yrs old and shows a little rust...

The rigging is 23 yrs old and shows a little rust at the bottom terminals. I think it is time to change it. I want to take the boat back to the US, but I am nervous about doing it on the original...
Forum: SparTalk 02-02-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,826
Posted By infinitysail
installing new rod rigging

It's time for me to change the rod on our 40 ft sailboat. The difficulty is that we are in Central America, where there are no places that do rod or really any riggers that I trust.

I have a quote...
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