Swageless Backstay Insulators , replacements

[Douglas]

Thank You , Brion and Ty , as I always try to follow Brion's advice, "to build in a reserve of neglect", on my boat !

This BCC has been in S E Asian waters since 2002 and I am always amazed at how fast plastic and rubber deteriorates over here.

I first noticed this when my onboard rubber bands, were deteriorating alarmingly quickly , not to mention dodger polycarbonate windows , but the gortex thread is holding up very well , phew !

I do have a few more SS deteriorated parts to add to your collection for display purposes , and hope to pass them to you Brion , at the 2014 or 2015 P T Wooden Boat Show .

You can not know , how much your advice and Spar Talk Forum , has helped me repair my BCC after that Asian Tsunami damage of 2004 ,,,, another T Y ,,, and a second , Phew !