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Forum: SparTalk 12-02-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 174,966
Posted By memelet
Sorry for coming back so late; I did not realized...

Sorry for coming back so late; I did not realized I had my responses.



Hmm, I put in the shock cord but really it seems to only keep the line taught when attached to the boom and not in use. It...
Forum: SparTalk 11-05-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 174,966
Posted By memelet
Interesting Allen. I've been reading lots of...

Interesting Allen. I've been reading lots of contradictory stuff on preventer line. Some say to use 3 strand to allow for shock loading. Others say staset so as to allow too much stretch.

I've been...
Forum: SparTalk 10-21-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 174,966
Posted By memelet
Line for preventer?

I've rigged amsteel lines from boom end to near goosneck with shock cord inside to keep them snug. (Shock cord idea came from BrionT. Very clever!)

I will now run the second part line from the bow...
Forum: SparTalk 09-18-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,125
Posted By memelet
Actually Ian I'm talking about maintain...

Actually Ian I'm talking about maintain structural strength in the boom -- not anything to do with line chafe.

But since you didn't immediately say No No to that picture, I guess that cutout will...
Forum: SparTalk 09-18-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,125
Posted By memelet
My understanding is that there should be no sharp...

My understanding is that there should be no sharp corners in cuts in the spar. Only rounded. Is it enough that on the flat side of cutout there is a very small radius of rounding rather than like on...
Forum: SparTalk 09-18-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,125
Posted By memelet
Cutout for line exit plate

As part of adding my third reef I need to add a line entrance cutout in my boom (just forward of the cheek block).

I had on hand a schaefer exit plate that I was going to use. But this place has...
Forum: SparTalk 09-05-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 27,107
Posted By memelet
Not too late all! Even with the the buildup, I...

Not too late all!

Even with the the buildup, I will still need to mount one of the bolts right thru the stringer. Should I avoid that all costs or will the build up account for that? If so, I will...
Forum: SparTalk 08-31-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 27,107
Posted By memelet
Build it up it is. I do have drill one bolt thru...

Build it up it is. I do have drill one bolt thru the stringer, but I will pot all the holes for the bolts.

thanks!
Forum: SparTalk 08-29-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 27,107
Posted By memelet
Grind away part of deck stringer to install backing plate?

I'm installing standup blocks for my running backs. The place where I need to mount them is partially right over a deck stringer.

Pics showing deck location and where the backing plate would be: ...
Forum: SparTalk 04-08-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,433
Posted By memelet
I hate to do this, but I'm still unclear. I'll...

I hate to do this, but I'm still unclear. I'll reiterate my understanding again and hope someone sees fit to set me straight.

- I have a covered HM line (say warpspeed).
- The covered line is...
Forum: SparTalk 04-06-2010, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,433
Posted By memelet
Thanks Brion! I lost you here. Do mean that at...

Thanks Brion!



I lost you here. Do mean that at this point the HM line ends and is spliced to a different single-braid? Or that you remove the cover at that point and tuck into the HM single...
Forum: SparTalk 04-05-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,433
Posted By memelet
Running backs -- continuous line or two part?

I was planning in using something t900 (partially stripped) or amsteel (partially covered) as a single line to my winches . I also want to setup the shock cord retractors described in a earlier post....
Forum: SparTalk 03-22-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,068
Posted By memelet
I think its a Hall Spars on a Passport 42. You...

I think its a Hall Spars on a Passport 42. You saw it when you packed for shipment to SF.

I've looked on rigright but didn't see anything that didn't seem to be designed specifically for one of the...
Forum: SparTalk 03-03-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,068
Posted By memelet
Gooseneck sheave assembly for reefing lines?

My boom currently has the reefing lines going to a winch on the boom. The placement of the winch is/was way forward, requiring me to move outside the mast pulpits to use the winch (just another WTF)....
Forum: SparTalk 01-23-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,134
Posted By memelet
Thanks Ian! One of the reasons I asked this...

Thanks Ian!

One of the reasons I asked this question was because since the trysail track will be mounted next to the tides marine track, its seems that the trysail will lay over the tides track a...
Forum: SparTalk 01-22-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,134
Posted By memelet
Trysail track mounting - port or starboard?

Is there a preferred side on which to mount the trysail track? (eg, starboard to help move towards "safe" quadrant).

-barry
Forum: SparTalk 01-15-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,637
Posted By memelet
Yes, I see that some of the seldon brackets are...

Yes, I see that some of the seldon brackets are similar in design to mine, but others do wrap around (p42 I think).

It just smells to me to have a custom bracket made that for a very minor change...
Forum: SparTalk 01-14-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,418
Posted By memelet
1) Lowering the gooseneck makes your vang less...

1) Lowering the gooseneck makes your vang less effective.

Very good point. I currently have a soft vang, but will be installing a regular vang soon.

2) Lowering the gooseneck makes your current...
Forum: SparTalk 01-13-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,418
Posted By memelet
No, because the gooseneck is on a bracket (see...

No, because the gooseneck is on a bracket (see post below this one) and there are no holes in the mast for it yet -- so I can mount anywhere I want.

But if I were to raise the gallows, my question...
Forum: SparTalk 01-13-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,418
Posted By memelet
Boom height wrt boom gallows

My boat (Passport 42) has a boom gallows. Before I tore my rig apart for its rebuild, the gooseneck bracket was mounted at a height that resulted in steep downward angle fore to aft when the boom...
Forum: SparTalk 01-13-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,637
Posted By memelet
Gooseneck design question

As part of my rig rebuild, I had my gooseneck bracket (which was originally welded on the mast) removed and a bracket built. While I did not exactly specify the bracket (my bad) I was expecting...
Forum: SparTalk 11-18-2009, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,910
Posted By memelet
Attaching running backstays to mast?

What are my options for attaching the running backs to the mast?

I had planned on using T-Ball Backing Plates, but a rigger has recommended the use of large padeyes on each side of the mast. The...
Forum: SparTalk 03-28-2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,710
Posted By memelet
Well, installing a new OS is way beyond my pain...

Well, installing a new OS is way beyond my pain tolerance just to view a video :eek:

But! I have updated my DivX player and it seems to allow me to jump all around the video with no problems. So...
Forum: SparTalk 03-27-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,710
Posted By memelet
Problems viewing Gloing Aloft video...

(Ok, not rigging, but it /is/ about the rigging video!)

... on my computer that is. None of the latest version of RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, and several other open source players can handle...
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