Forum: SparTalk
09-17-2006, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,934
materials for deadeyes, and lanyard question
Uh could it be that you are not finding references to that system because it didn't work quite as well in the real world of wooden boats as it did on someones drawing board? I've owned and rigged...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-17-2006, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,249
mast rake vs weather helm
Just a thought but in this day of mass produced boats the rig is standardized to the point where no one really trys to see how the boat sails. Try a few experiments before you start twisting that...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-17-2006, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,139
Gaff Rig Design
Hi Mate,
Look there is much more to rigging a hull with the best rig than getting a few pictures and what worked on another boat. The right rig must be designed for your hull and her specific center...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-07-2006, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,797
Hell of a serving mess
Greetings all,
Here is one for the thinkers. I must serve and tar some shrouds for a 117 year old gaffer in the next few weeks. I'm in Indonesia right now and the access to traditional materials...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-07-2006, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,294
toomanyquestions
Hi Mate,
Just a note if you are serving properly then you will have tarred the wire both before laying on the serving cloth and again before running on the line. Using a proper serving mallet I have...
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