Search found 4 matches

by PhilWatkins
18 Jan 2013, 18:02
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Standing Rigging
Replies: 2
Views: 6504

Re: Standing Rigging

Bruce,

Thanks for your reply, good to get a view on the subject.
by PhilWatkins
15 Jan 2013, 19:22
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Standing Rigging
Replies: 2
Views: 6504

Standing Rigging

Hi everyone,

Happy New Year :)

A couple of questions regarding shrouds and the back-stay.

Do people use single strand or multiple strand wire and why?
What diameter wire do you use for shrouds and back-stay?

Clip on spreaders good or bad?

Thanks in advance for your views.

Phil
GBR2351
by PhilWatkins
28 Dec 2012, 19:07
Forum: Measurement and Measurers
Topic: Mast measurements
Replies: 2
Views: 11528

Re: Mast measurements

John,

Thanks for the swift reply, should have thought of the main tack <doh!>

I'll check on Lester site re shrouds.

Thanks again and a Happy New Year

Phil
by PhilWatkins
27 Dec 2012, 23:33
Forum: Measurement and Measurers
Topic: Mast measurements
Replies: 2
Views: 11528

Mast measurements

Hi, Been away for a while and am in the process of building a new mast and I have some questions regarding the measurements for a number 2 rig. I have tried referencing Google but with no success so my questions are: I am using the mast head fitting as the top limit band and am taking the measuremen...