Forum: SparTalk
11-01-2005, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 2
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drilling chain plates?
My Nor'Sea 27 was made with an odd match of 7/32 wire and 3/8 turnbuckles. I'm replacing my standing rigging and am having a hard time finding fittings that match this combination. Since I don't...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-29-2005, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,124
rigging vise?
Anyone know of a source for a reasonably priced rigging vise (a simple three point vice for eye splicing wire rope) for personal use?
Thanks,
Bill
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Forum: SparTalk
10-26-2005, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,027
jacklines?
My boat currently has webbing jacklines with carabiners attached to padeyes. The previous owner left these in place and now the carabiners are corroded shut and the webbing is degraded. I'm...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-26-2005, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,442
Thanks Bob
You're right, Brion doesn't recommend them for standing rigging. Looks like I'll be swaging or saving up for mechanicals. Best of all I won't have to worry the "bizarre", "insane", telephone pole",...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-26-2005, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,442
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Forum: SparTalk
10-25-2005, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,442
nicopress standing rigging?
Hi all, I sail a Nor'Sea 27 which is due for a standing rigging update. The cost has pushed the idea into the back of my mind but the weather today brought it back to the forefront. Due to the cost...
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