Forum: SparTalk
01-13-2010, 09:30 PM
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Hi Barry,
I like the boom to be as low as...
Hi Barry,
I like the boom to be as low as practical, guest head room considered.
Better sailing aside, much easier to stow the main right after that great sailing day and handle on the bad days.
You...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-20-2009, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 3
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no fair
Well said Ian.
Brion,
I noticed the Fair Leads, link intact on Home Page, no longer has a link on the Education Page.
' just wondering if that was intentional.
Cheers, Russ
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Forum: SparTalk
12-19-2009, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,662
very cool
Hi Jack,
The woodenboat site photos are broken.
You might find the tool in his photoalbum:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/squarerigger/page2/
BTW, "trescool" = "very cool" in sometimes French,...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-29-2009, 05:09 PM
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Forum: SparTalk
05-22-2008, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 9
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the point
Hi John,
Keepers if you must but there is a better way, according to Brion.
The Crown (shackle) splice.
Cheers, Russ
<THEREFORE, do <...splicing directly to a shackle with a Crown Splice. I'd...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-26-2008, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,445
oh my
Hi Tom,
I did not intend to offend your comment, but when you specified an Oilite bronze bushing I assumed you were refering to rotating applications.
My comment intention was to reassure Douglas...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-23-2008, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,445
tube?
Hi Douglas,
If it's simple like a shroud tang or spreader base I suggest you consider a compression tube. Much easier to make and prevents overtightening. Simple S/S pipe has worked for me in the...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-23-2008, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,445
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Forum: SparTalk
12-23-2007, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,635
Hi Mike,
I got butyl tape, for toe rail...
Hi Mike,
I got butyl tape, for toe rail rebedding, from a RV service shop. They had many sizes and can order if they don't have what you're looking for. Another plus, you can store it a long time and...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-21-2007, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 2
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drill & tap
Hi Mike,
Usually, drill & tap into the mast for the winch and provide a transitional base (pad) to account for the winch alignment and mast contour.
Do not weld, it will significantly weaken the mast...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-20-2007, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,308
dufus
Hi Brian,
Looks like I dufus'd the reply.
I'd start with checking out an industrial wire cable shop or tool rental shop that services "come-alongs" & chain falls. They have multi-ton scales for...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-20-2007, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,308
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Forum: SparTalk
11-19-2007, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,887
to dye for
Hi Mike,
Your source for the dye penetrant kit is likely going to be an auto parts supply that has engine rebuilders as customers.
The kit will have a cleaner, penetrant & developer. Follow the...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-15-2007, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,887
screws & things
Hello all,
Good thread eh!
For a corroded & stuck fastener, try vinegar, not caustic, it can dissolve the white powdery stuff. If the mast is not anodized then a bit o' heat can work wonders.
On the...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-06-2007, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 2
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not too much
Hi Hank,
The tuning posts (and Brion's video) are excellent sources of reference. They are contingent on the shrouds and mast specs being proper. There is no practical loading difference on a metal...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-06-2007, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 2
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strait bend
I dunno... maybe "missionary bend"?
Reference text indicates if it is made with a single line it is the Linesman's Loop.
Cheers, Russ
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Forum: SparTalk
10-03-2007, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,140
little advice in a big world
Hi Xavier,
There is a good oppurtunity for you to view a completed boat in Maimi. Check out this Creekmore on...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-25-2007, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,742
fine
Hi C,
Drill & tap for S/S machine threads is best. Use fine thread fasteners... in the relatively thin wall UNC threads are no better than screws (bad).
I suggest Tef Gel for this application.
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Forum: SparTalk
03-14-2007, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: SparTalk
02-05-2007, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,123
vinegar & fries
Hi Greg,
Are the "ears" welded to the compression tube? BTW, we call those ears "doublers" in the tank & pressure vessel world, as in doubler plates. So it's the term I use around masts as...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-14-2006, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 2
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over what?
Hi Ryan.
Over thinking is not a chararter flaw. Being under cautious is a flaw.
My normal practice is a dockside tune and temp sieze the spreader ends. This takes out the constructional strech and...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-25-2006, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,441
another try
Hi Alan,
Sorry for the dufus on the reply, but I think you can guess my opinion by the title.
The image of the twin forestay looks like a horrible set-up. You are correct with concerns about lack of...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-25-2006, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,441
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Forum: SparTalk
09-29-2006, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,158
third
A third reason for footblocks is easier genoa car trimming. The footblock, being lower than a winch, will allow a shallow sheet angle through the genoa car. Which makes less load on the car resulting...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-12-2006, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,174
whisker pole lift
Hi Micheal,
What diameter is this whisker pole? The usual ones are kinda small enough not to need a top'n'lift.
The spinnaker pole top'n'lift on my boat (mast height approx 40' above deck) is about...
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