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Forum: SparTalk 09-11-2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
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Posted By jimgolding
I looked on Yachtworld and saw some O'Day 35s,...

I looked on Yachtworld and saw some O'Day 35s, which seem to have a single backstay and a reverse transom. I have a Morgan 32, which has a slight reverse transom and split backstays. Even though the...
Forum: SparTalk 06-28-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,727
Posted By jimgolding
It might help if I add this: the fore-aft angle...

It might help if I add this: the fore-aft angle of the chainplate is fine. If I could magically make the upper backstay a bit longer and the lower backstays a bit shorter (thereby lowering the...
Forum: SparTalk 06-28-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,727
Posted By jimgolding
Yes, the toggles prevent any strain on the wires...

Yes, the toggles prevent any strain on the wires from unwanted directions.

The chainplate is a stainless steel strap, through-bolted on the transom at an angle which points toward the triangle...
Forum: SparTalk 06-28-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,727
Posted By jimgolding
Turnbuckle placement on split backstay

This past winter I replaced the standing rigging on our 32' sloop, which has a split backstay. I have since noticed that the lower backstays do not make a straight line with the strap-type...
Forum: SparTalk 01-05-2007, 07:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,190
Posted By jimgolding
I just went through the same process. I cut 2...

I just went through the same process. I cut 2 inches off the end of the mast and sent it with the mast step to a spar shop. They built up the step to account for the removed portion of mast. They...
Forum: SparTalk 01-05-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,847
Posted By jimgolding
What type of stainless for chainplate bolts?

I have two chainplates that were mounted with carriage bolts, bolts in which the head is smooth and round and a short portion of the shank just below the head is square. To accept these bolts, the...
Forum: SparTalk 12-04-2006, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,311
Posted By jimgolding
Spreader boot alternative

Do spreader boots have any purpose other than chafe protection?

Instead of the rubber spreader boots so many people use, would it be okay to use 3-strand nylon line, wrapped around the spreader tip...
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