Discuss IOM design, building an IOM, information on suppliers, tuning an IOM, results of recent events, etc
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PhilWatkins
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by PhilWatkins » 15 Jan 2013, 19:22
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
Phil Watkins
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Bruce Andersen
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by Bruce Andersen » 17 Jan 2013, 18:49
I've used both:
0.025 SS wire - theoretically less windage because it's smooth (but probably not a detectable amount) - terminal connections more difficult - tough to control once off the boat (unless the wire is straight to begin with) - IMHO, looks better
Braided cable - terminal connections easy (swedge) - easy to control when un-rigged - perhaps less prone to kinking if caught in the hinge of your rig box - easy to carry spare shrouds with you
I've never had either break (except for a brief experiment with Ti wire!) so strength is not an issue
If I've got the time, I use solid wire - If I need to knock out a rig quickly or am feeling lazy, I use braided cable
IMHO, you can't go wrong with either
Bruce Andersen - USA 16
No longer a USA NCA Officer, but can't change my profile!
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PhilWatkins
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by PhilWatkins » 18 Jan 2013, 18:02
Bruce,
Thanks for your reply, good to get a view on the subject.
Phil Watkins