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Forum: SparTalk 04-06-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,477
Posted By blahman
Brion, On that note, where are you able to...

Brion,

On that note, where are you able to source bronze round thimbles? I've only been able to locate brass thimbles.

Thanks!
Aaron
Forum: SparTalk 10-24-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,868
Posted By blahman
Robbie, You read that correctly. I have 1000ft/2...

Robbie,

You read that correctly. I have 1000ft/2 asymmetric that I can use up to about 85* apparent; from there down to ~140* off, I'll often leave the main up and spinnaker unpolled, especially...
Forum: SparTalk 10-22-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,868
Posted By blahman
Well, different ways of tackling the same horse....

Well, different ways of tackling the same horse. You choose to drill a hole to mount a bullseye, or run a line inside the mast, I lash a fairlead and keep the line outside. You dyneema, I polyester....
Forum: SparTalk 10-22-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,122
Posted By blahman
Diagram of the block at the cranse iron, thanks...

Diagram of the block at the cranse iron, thanks to Rod of BCC Iduna

http://www.westsail.org/discus/messages/4/3313.jpg

A rolling hitch or one of its derivations seems to work fine for a lot of...
Forum: SparTalk 10-22-2010, 07:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,868
Posted By blahman
Hi Greg, I've built a few stackpacks and...

Hi Greg,

I've built a few stackpacks and lazyjack systems for people, including myself, and prefer to use 1/4" three-strand dacron for the jacks.

I lashed a teardrop stainless thimble a couple...
Forum: SparTalk 02-07-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,991
Posted By blahman
Hey all, Just wanted to let you know that I...

Hey all,

Just wanted to let you know that I wound up using the 3/8" Aluminum Bronze to fabricate my chainplates and it was a breeze. Took maybe four or five hours to do all ten, including polishing....
Forum: SparTalk 12-05-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,991
Posted By blahman
To update you all, I went ahead and purchased...

To update you all,

I went ahead and purchased the aluminum bronze stock to fabricate my own chainplates. Total cost for the material was $280, so we'll see how it goes. The metal will be here this...
Forum: SparTalk 10-30-2009, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,057
Posted By blahman
SS or Galvanized

Hello all,

In light of the cost of Dynex Dux rigging being out of my budget (about $3400), I'm returning to metals and trying to decide which route to go. I currently have 9/32" stainless (dunno if...
Forum: SparTalk 10-28-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,558
Posted By blahman
Hello all, Heard back from Colligo with a quote....

Hello all,

Heard back from Colligo with a quote. Pricy for the whole rig, so I'm considering only converting the shrouds and jib/back stays. This would reduce the amount of $80 fittings by more than...
Forum: SparTalk 10-27-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,558
Posted By blahman
Jack and others, My question here about...

Jack and others,

My question here about converting to bronze chainplates opened my eyes to dynex dux as an option for rerigging my W32; its stainless wire is way due!

Something I have not seen...
Forum: SparTalk 10-15-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,991
Posted By blahman
All, I spoke with Pete out at PTF today and he...

All,

I spoke with Pete out at PTF today and he assisted me in understanding the alloys. Basically, the cast alloys with high corrosion resistance are fine choices for chainplates, so aluminum...
Forum: SparTalk 10-15-2009, 07:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,991
Posted By blahman
Brion and others, I know of (but do not own)...

Brion and others,

I know of (but do not own) Norman Skene's book, but do not know of what you're speaking when refering to "L&A's" specs. Could you be a bit more specific?

Thank you for your...
Forum: SparTalk 10-14-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,991
Posted By blahman
Jack, Thanks for the feedback. I just sent them...

Jack,

Thanks for the feedback. I just sent them a rigging.

I've heard about your boat - a BCC owner who just rigged using DD mentioned there was a Westsail that had just gone that route that was...
Forum: SparTalk 10-05-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,991
Posted By blahman
Douglas and others, Hello all, onlinemetals.com...

Douglas and others,

Hello all,

onlinemetals.com offers Aluminum Bronze, alloy C95400, in 3/8"x2" and 1.5". The total cost for all of the bronze I need (12ft of 2", 6ft of 1.5") would be about...
Forum: SparTalk 10-01-2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,991
Posted By blahman
Converting to and Fabricating Bronze Chainplates/Tangs

Hello all,

I just spent a while searching through past posts concerning this, but have some more specific questions.


I have a 32' Westsail and would like to replace my 30+ year old stainless...
Forum: SparTalk 07-05-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,710
Posted By blahman
Eric, I've found it to hold true with most...

Eric,

I've found it to hold true with most stuff, line not being an acception; you get what you pay for.

Cheap nylon line is not as good as expensive stuff.

Contact some wholesale guys for good...
Forum: SparTalk 07-04-2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,718
Posted By blahman
Thanks to all who replied. I wound up using...

Thanks to all who replied.

I wound up using 1/16" thick PVC shower pan liner for the insulation. Will not absorb water, UV stable and bloody easy to work with. I bedded the fasteners in Life Seal as...
Forum: SparTalk 06-28-2008, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,718
Posted By blahman
Ian, Thank you for the response. My Barient 16s...

Ian,

Thank you for the response. My Barient 16s are mounted on aluminum pads welded on by the manufacturer (LeFeil or however it's spelled) and are exactly perpendicular to the mast. My Barient 10...
Forum: SparTalk 06-28-2008, 06:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,718
Posted By blahman
Insulating Mast Winch - Fair leads

Hello all,

I recently removed the three halyard, and one reefing winch from my (new-to-me) 1976 Westsail 32. It appears they've been on there in excess of ten or fifteen years - maybe since 1976....
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