Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Rigging with Dyneema

With practice and tensioning
 the slice will improve in appearance.
 After our forestay failed last year we have been contemplating the best way to re-rig our Sabre 28.

I like to do things myself so I have been watching you-tube videos about dyneema rigging.

It is super strong, user friendly and gives a visible sign when worn.

This winter will be a great time to unseat the mast and re-rig.  The boat stays in the water all year here so I will have Sailcraft lift off the mast and tie up the boat nearby while I re-rig.

To get started I tried brummel splicing an eye in 3/16ths line for use as a lifeline.  The average strength of 3/16ths dyneema is 5400 pounds!

It's easy!

Awesome high quality thimbles from Suncor.