Photos to share, Dynex rigged gaffer

[Bott]

Hello all,

I was taking some "artsy" shots of some of my rigging details and thought they would be appreciated here. This is on my 32' gaff cutter which has been recently re-rigged with lots of fiber standing rigging. Its 9mm Dynex Dux for the shrouds and Amsteel Blue for the shroud lashings, running backs, and running back lashings. The bobstay remains chain, the short whip on the Highfield levers, the headstay and Dyarchy stay are still wire.

Enjoy.









Eric

[Bosco]

Interesting and cool...

I'm curious why the decision to go with thimbles instead of deadeyes. Also the thought process behind the use of carbiners in the mix?

[Bott]

There are traditional deadeyes on the bottom of the lanyards, which is where it matters anyhow for the lashing. I didn't go with "modern" deadeyes on top mainly for financial reasons, saving roughly $300. The thimbles are very thick cast stainless and have enough radius for the lashings to maintain strength around the corner.

The clips (high quality Winchard units, of comparable strength to the rest of the running back system) on the running backs are so on longer tacks I can detach the main part of the runner and tie it forward along the swifter, minimizing chafe in either the sail or the line. Because I use Highfield levers in the tight quarters of a double ended boat they do not create much slack when loosed, and I wanted to keep the "working part" through the block on the deck wire for durability.

[matt the rigger]

Looks good. I've seen that type of clip straighten right out.