Plastic shroud covers OK or not?

[bwindrope]

Thanks for the input Ian,
Are you a rigger and have seen countless shrouds under these conditions? I see those bulky roller things on people's shrouds and wondered whether they were intended to allow better oxygen flow to reduce corrosion. If that's not the reason for them, then I agree with those who find them unattractive. Also, although a minor point, I would rather not have something rolly on my shroud when I have to grab it for stability.

I share your views on turnbuckles. All the literature supports it too. That was the origin of my concern about shroud sleeves. I have nice new Hayn chromed bronze turnbuckles that are just beautiful. At least, to all of us who marvel at elegant machinery they are beautiful. I'm looking for that stainless welding rod and will go that route when I find some, but in the meantime use large gauge cotter rings that face inward and present no edges.

Thanks again