HM rigging

[Gary]

Great Jack, I'm getting the creep thing. Saw the chart from Colligo. The specs for my rig are 1/4 and 9/32. So I figured going 7 and 9mm. Using initial settings for wire my percentage will be around 3-4%. So that should solve the creep.

As far as the claim that it is cheaper than wire or at least comparable, I don't particularly agree. Yes, the line is slightly less expensive, but if you up size for creep it is actually more expensive. I did an initial estimate with 7 and 9mm Dynex with the ends and deadeyes. It would cost about $3200 to re-rig my 28' cutter. That will not deter me though. The thought of shedding about 70 lbs aloft is just to good!

Gary

[Gary]

As of now, notice how I qualify this, This is my plan.

I will use the Dynex Dux for my standing rigging. 7mm on the shrouds, whiskers and lowers. 9mm on head, fore, boomkin and back stays. I will stay with wire in Bobstay because of anchor line/chain chafe.

I will be using terminators and deadeyes from Precourt (in black). The medium series. Download there catalog here.
[www.precourt.ca]

Then I will use this black line for the lashings (New England V-100). That way the whole setup will be black. Hey, if you can't sail good you should at least look good! It's vectran with a braided sheath. This way it should hold the lashings well and not slip. Dynex is very slipery!
[www.westmarine.com]

Then to finish off I will rig a bowsprit traveler from Classic Marine.
[www.classicmarine.co.uk]

Then I will have may sails fitted with luff ropes made of Dynex. Rig a 2 part halyard led to a winch to host the sails with a Facnor Code 0 furler. This will be attached to the traveler.
[www.facnor.com]

So far I am estimating with furler, the cost of around 4000.

Gary
http://garyfelton.com

[Gary]

One more question. I know that weight aloft is not a good thing. But what can I actually expect by removing 70lbs out of a rig on a 28" boat weighing 15000 punds?

Gary