Source for 7x7 galvanized?

[dpincus]

Hey there,

I'd like to make up a whole new gang of rigging for a boat I just bought, Does anyone know of a source for 7x7 galvanized? 42' lod schooner, 8 tons disp. She currently doesn't have topsails but will be adding the spars and rigging.

Thanks

Dave

[whalerman]

Hi,
Sorry I don't have an answer for you but if a do find a source I'll let you know. I'm building a fifty foot schooner and am at the rigging stage. I'm looking for seven strand for shrouds and the only place I've found it is in use for fencing at a State Park near here.

I was really hoping that Brion would know seeing how he professes to love the stuff. I'll bang around a little more before I bother the Man himself.

Russ

[Bob Pingel]

Have you contacted Brion's shop?

360-385-1080 or info@briontoss.com


Bob

[whalerman]

Thanks Bob,

I took your advice and sent them off a query.

Russ

[Buddy from the east coast]

Try calling M&G Industries. They are in Bristol, RI at 1.800.323.0492 and Elk Grove Village, IL at 1.800.323.1592.
The web site is www.m-gind.com
They have 7 x 7 in galvanized, stainless 304 and stainless 316 in coated and non coated.
They will not sell to people calling in but they will tell you where the nearest dealer is for you.
Good Luck
Buddy

[Buddy from the east coast]

I would still talk with the folks at Brions shop because you can buy equipment anywhere but it's hard to find someone who knows what your really doing with it.
Buddy

[dpincus]

Hey there,

m-gind doesn't have any anymore 3/8 7x7 galvanized. He said they used to carry some but have no more. I've called up about a dozen places nationwide with no luck. I'll call Brion's crew. I plan on doing a scrounging tour of the Boston area soon, if I do find some I'll let everyone know.

Thanks

[dpincus]

Hey there,

I called Brion's shop today and they're looking into possibly getting some. Whalerman, I need about 500 feet, and I assume you need about that amount also. Maybe we can go in together (or even get some more folks) and get a larger order all together.

David

[whalerman]

dpincus,
were you thinking to use the 7 x7 for lifelines and halyards? I was thinking that 1 x 7 would be better for standing rigging. After beating my head against the wall for days now looking for the stuff and seeing plenty of 7 x 7 go by I'm considering switching. I've noticed a few industrial type wholesalers out there but no one that seems ameniable to small orders. So, do you think 7 x 7 is good for shrouds, and is it friendly to splice?
I'm building a tancook whaler and trying to get into as many of the traditional methods as I deem practical.

[dpincus]

I want to use 7x7 for my shrouds. she's a bit smaller than yours, 42 lod, but she's also a Nova Scotia schooner, built in 1950. From all that I've read 7x7 is best for shrouds of my type. Running rigging should be more flexible, 19 stranded. 7x1 is a bear to splice and too stiff.


I'm going to go for high modulus line for lifelines because I like my hair, might go coated stainless.

Cost is paramount for me as my boat is workboat rough, not much brightwork , but pretty to me


Dave