[Joe Henderson]

Steve,

I must admit, I did not know what a Colvin junk rigged schooner was, so, after actually doing some research into the vessel, I reckon that Dyneema rigging will serve ( no pun intended ) you well on this boat.

Your problem is that you are in Panama and I do not know who would be able to help you down there.

You would have to tot up the lengths and sizes you need - as Brion advises, run the numbers or find the specs on-line, maybe, then order the components and make it up yourself.... OR, measure carefully and get a complete set made up and sent to you for installation, not an easy or quick process.

Dyneema is fine for drop over eyes. Make sure any thumb cleats or lands and bolsters are fair and smooth.


If you are going to stay with wire, then stainless 7X7 is fine if you can get it - use copper Talurit ferrules and get the eyes hydraulically pressed- someone in Panama will surely have the machine and dies. You will probably have to source the ferrules in the States or Europe. Spencer Rigging in Cowes will have all the wire and components in stock.
The exact ferrule code depends on the wire size and construction and available dies ( see experience, below ) also, depending on the wire size and construction, thimbles will be a problem, but Crosby do some beauties.

Stay away from 7x19.

If the loft you are going to use is experienced, then they should be able to Talurit stainless 1x19 in a satifactory manner, experience is the key word here! Thimble choice, ferrule selection and pressing procedure and soft eye configuration are of paramount importance.

You have a job on your hands, and not necesarily one for the inexperienced or faint hearted, good luck and keep asking questions on here,

Joe.