standing rigging
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:53 am
I've been hesitant to post this but my cat curiosity has finally won out.
My Pearson Ensign needs new standing rigging. I think the existing is original. I've been looking at the available synthetic stuff. I'm not too excited about the dead eye stuff available ($$$) and am thinking about making my own out of wood. I could (have the capability) machine some aluminum but like the aesthetics of wood. I've considered IPE, hedge, and lignum vitae. At the moment IPE is winning by a nose.
I am thinking that everything but the forestay could be synthetic, maybe even that but for now I'll stick with stainless steel there for the furler.
Is anybody using synthetic rigging an 22' or over sized boats?
No more cotter pins. This is out here for comments and discussion so chime in.
Dave.
edited: to say I put this here because I'm talking theory here and haven't put my money where my mouth is, yet. When then I'll move to rigging section.
My Pearson Ensign needs new standing rigging. I think the existing is original. I've been looking at the available synthetic stuff. I'm not too excited about the dead eye stuff available ($$$) and am thinking about making my own out of wood. I could (have the capability) machine some aluminum but like the aesthetics of wood. I've considered IPE, hedge, and lignum vitae. At the moment IPE is winning by a nose.
I am thinking that everything but the forestay could be synthetic, maybe even that but for now I'll stick with stainless steel there for the furler.
Is anybody using synthetic rigging an 22' or over sized boats?
No more cotter pins. This is out here for comments and discussion so chime in.
Dave.
edited: to say I put this here because I'm talking theory here and haven't put my money where my mouth is, yet. When then I'll move to rigging section.