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05-23-2008, 05:48 AM

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Bronze Thimbles with Keepers

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Posted By John Jamieson

Absolutely. I wrote them on the critical need to...

Absolutely. I wrote them on the critical need to use chafing gear. Good stuff about the series anchors. I'm a big believer in this too. Nothing worse than fouled rodes. I'll send along your excellent...

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05-22-2008, 02:45 PM

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Bronze Thimbles with Keepers

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Posted By John Jamieson

Ian, They're setting up a ground tackle system...

Ian,
They're setting up a ground tackle system for a storm anchor for cruising. Great idea about the crown splice. I'll pass along all of you guys' excellent recommendations.
Best - J.

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05-22-2008, 12:31 PM

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Bronze Thimbles with Keepers

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Posted By John Jamieson

Thanks for the replies

Thanks again. I saw the advice on the crown splice. I'll let them know about this.

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05-22-2008, 06:47 AM

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Bronze Thimbles with Keepers

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Posted By John Jamieson

Hi Ian, I researched some archives on bronze...

Hi Ian,
I researched some archives on bronze thimbles on the Spar Talk archives and came across this from Brion, posted in 2005:...

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05-21-2008, 07:38 PM

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Bronze Thimbles with Keepers

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Posted By John Jamieson

Bronze Thimbles with Keepers

Anyone know of a source of supply for bronze thimbles with keepers. Need for 5/8" nylon line. Thanks - J.

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02-27-2008, 10:00 AM

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Changing from stand alone furling gear to headstay

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Posted By John Jamieson

Appreciate everyones advice and insights. Best -...

Appreciate everyones advice and insights. Best - J.

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02-26-2008, 03:52 PM

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Changing from stand alone furling gear to headstay

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Posted By John Jamieson

This particular boats furling gear completely...

This particular boats furling gear completely replaces the existing headstay. At the very least, I would add a removable inner stay for hanking on a jib or low aspect ratio lapper. Over the stay...

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02-26-2008, 02:15 PM

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Changing from stand alone furling gear to headstay

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Posted By John Jamieson

Probably nothing. But then again, it adds...

Probably nothing. But then again, it adds complexity. And without redundancy, that could be a problem. There is no removable inner stay for hanking on a mule or worker when the wind pipes up. The...

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02-26-2008, 11:25 AM

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Changing from stand alone furling gear to headstay

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Posted By John Jamieson

Changing from stand alone furling gear to headstay

Hello,
I'm considering purchase of a Cape Dory 28. The owner replaced the existing headstay with furling gear. I've always liked a simple headstay and hank on headsails. I do not trust such a rig...

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