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

[whalerman]

I just purchased the material I need from this source online. The whole thing was painless and affordable. Their web site is gmesupply.com

[Brion Toss]

Hello,
I have a call in to GME, asking for info and a sample. If they have good stuff, I'll let you know. Our experience inclines me to be skeptical, but you never know. Amount of lube, quality of galvanizing, and wire metallurgy can all vary so much. But here's hoping.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss