Forum: SparTalk
04-24-2010, 08:25 AM
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Forum: SparTalk
04-24-2010, 08:22 AM
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What do you think of the buntline hitch for...
What do you think of the buntline hitch for attaching halyard shackles in VPC and Sta-Set X?
I'm not afraid of splicing, but the idea of a compact knot is appealing as it doesn't thicken the line...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-05-2010, 06:01 PM
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Thanks! Great suggestions.
I've done more...
Thanks! Great suggestions.
I've done more careful measurement and it seems that I could enlarge the sheave grove diameter enough to clear the mast face without chafing.
It looks like the masthead...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-30-2010, 07:57 PM
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Genoa Halyard Wire Replacement
I'm replacing my halyards on a Pearson 386. I've currently got wire/double braid halyards and am inclined to switch to all rope. I've currently got 3/16" wire / 7/16" rope.
The main is easy - the...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-01-2009, 04:54 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
03-19-2008, 04:40 PM
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Synthetic Rigging for Cruising Boats
I'm considering shifting to synthetic rigging for a 38' cruising sloop using something such as the Colligo (CSS) rigging system with a dyneema line such as Dynex Dux. My existing stainless...
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