Thimbles for 1x19 1/4'' splices

[klubko]

Hello,
many thanks. Unfortunately I am overseas (Singapore), but I can get 9/32" easily (even if I ordered e.g. from riggingonly it would be almost similar local price).
I think my problem would be that I would start to rush things, since our rig is now old and needs to be replaced at once and I wouldn't probably have a chance to test my splices.

Honestly I didn't know about Dynex Dux. I've read threads here and what I could find on the internet. I was concerned about longevity. All I found was that 3000hours of exposure to sun reduces strength by 15% and that trawlers replace their rope every 5 years.
So can I assume that it's a reliable way to do the rigging? Should I consider rope in the cover (hope for better UV protection) or just rope will do fine? I see that the main concerns are creep (seems to be less of a problems) and UV degradation. Any other?

Many thanks
Petr

[klubko]

Just thought of bronze hanks chafe on headstay. Will that be a problem?

[Brian Duff]

Must admit I didn't actually notice his mention of cruising grounds or whatever, I am just saying....

Oh, precourt makes some soft hanks of spectra line and bone shackles, should solve that chafe problem (they say).

[klubko]

Sorry, might have forgot to mention it - SE Asia right now and then probably back home to Europe. From what I was able to find about the Dynex Dux, I am not sure if it's a good longtime solution. Perhaps it would be wisest to opt for the mechanical terminals after all, given our lack of time.
Thanks for everyone's comment
Petr