Forum: SparTalk
02-23-2009, 04:42 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
02-23-2009, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 6
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removing wire from swageless fitting
Hi all:
I am hoping to re-use a swageless fitting. Apparently they are re-usable so why not? I know I will need new internal parts.
ANyway, ... the wire is jammed into the socket. Does anyone...
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Forum: SparTalk
02-17-2009, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,542
Formal protest concerning nautical terminology
I am in the process of adding an inner forestay to my sloop-rigged boat.
All the old literature says that, once complete, my boat will be referred to as a cutter.
However, some sailors have chosen...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-27-2008, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,084
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Forum: SparTalk
11-20-2008, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,084
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Forum: SparTalk
11-20-2008, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,084
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Forum: SparTalk
11-12-2008, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,755
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Forum: SparTalk
11-07-2008, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,428
I said I would let you know if it...
I said I would let you know if it worked.
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It worked!
Soaked the end of the pole for a day or two. It was really seized up. Had to use a hammer to move the pin back and forth and then...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-03-2008, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,344
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Forum: SparTalk
10-27-2008, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,428
Thanks all.
Very helpful. I went to Forespar...
Thanks all.
Very helpful. I went to Forespar site. They say to flush the fittings with fresh water after exposure to salt water. They also say lubricant is a bad idea as it may attract dirt, BUT,...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-26-2008, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,428
seized pistons spinnaker pole
Hey guys:
The piston-type connectors on each end of the spinnaker pole are jammed. (The previous owner did it, not me.) I have been told to "make sure I don't use the wrong lubricant".
What is...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-25-2008, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,957
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Forum: SparTalk
10-20-2008, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,477
From Navtec rigging web site:
"Kinks or...
From Navtec rigging web site:
"Kinks or bends in the rod result in increased local stress and dramatically reduce the life of the rod. If a fitting or rod has operated in a bent, kinked or...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-20-2008, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,605
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Forum: SparTalk
10-19-2008, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,605
Luff tape size
Hey everybody, it's me again.
How can I know for sure what size of luff tape my furler uses?
I think its number 6, but no positive proof.
It an older Harken 2-1851. Went to their site but seems...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-18-2008, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,653
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Forum: SparTalk
10-18-2008, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,653
What's it for?
Still getting used to this "new" boat.
On the backstay, just above the helm is a short piece, say 4 feet, of flexible wire. It has been attached at one end with a crimped collar of some kind. At...
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Forum: SparTalk
10-17-2008, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,460
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Forum: SparTalk
10-16-2008, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,460
Windlass in the bow locker?
Hiya:
So the missus wants me to install a windlass. After all these years of weighing the hook, her biceps are shot. Bah, can't find good crew these days.
The thought of having a big chunk of...
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