if the swages don't spec, there are three possiblities. The wire is large, the fittings are thick, or (most likely) the machine is wore out. most rig shops i have been at NEVER have calibrated or even check their swages. thats why i use products from Brooks rotary swager (sailing services)
we find MANY rig sets from local shops to be incorrectly made, and what a dissapointment for the owners, who hire us to inspect a recently done job, to find that disaster. Not to mention the political mess that makes for me being the 'bad guy' (in the eyes of local peers)
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lesson learned - go to your boat and check your swages!
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Brian Duff
BVI Yacht Sales, Tortola
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