Forum: SparTalk
03-14-2008, 07:08 AM
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Getting into sailing and taking a very active...
Getting into sailing and taking a very active hand in building my newest boat has been great for me. I've learned a lot about all aspects of what needs to be done "properly" on a sailboat. This has...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-05-2008, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 2
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where to buy a serving iron
Are there any sources for a serving iron?
Or is it a do-it-yourself tool?
If making your own what is a good size (length, hole dia., etc) and what material works best?
Looks like I'll need one for...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-20-2008, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 11
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splices
Ben,
The splices are sleeved and plug welded.
Easy to make the sleeve by reducing a piece of pipe to the required dia. and inserting inside the joining pieces.
As for getting stiffness, I believe...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-19-2008, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 11
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aluminum pipe as mast
Ben,
You could use 6" aluminum pipe as a mast.
That is what I am using for my boat.
Doing a splice is rather easy.
The wall thickness is a little more than the 3/16" you were looking for as it is...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-25-2008, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 3
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Book & wire
Thanks for the info.
I'll look into the 7x7 galvanized now.
I just got your book (about half read at this point) and it is great.
Full of very useful info as we go through the process of building &...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-15-2008, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 5
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different insulators nowdays
Brion, thanks for the info on the idea above but I have found perhaps another way.
What I've found in doing more research is the possibility of using "dead end" insulators.
These are rated at 15,000...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-15-2008, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 3
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using 1X7 galvanized EHS for rigging?
Is there any reason not to use 1X7 galvanized EHS wire rope for standing rigging on a sailboat?
I've been told it is acceptable by using a "fisherman's splice" (parceled & served) for...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-19-2007, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: SparTalk
12-13-2007, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,190
backstay insulators for galvanized rigging
I was wondering what would be a good choice for backstay insulators on a galvanized standing rig?
All commercialy available insulators that I've seen are made for stainless rigging.
I have been...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-22-2006, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 0
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new vs. used mast
Hello all,
I'm building a boat and starting to look around for the mast & boom.
Any reason not to put a used mast on it?
Just looking for the pros & cons of used vs. new.
Design is for a 46' single...
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