Having fun with Sta-Lok fittings.
Most of our new rigging on the Saber will be Dyneema. The one exception will be the forestay. This is because we will be reinstalling our furling system.
I went with Sta-Lok for the terminals. Ordered them from Defender.
Got this nice photo of one in the vise......
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| Here are the strands after a test fit. Prior to final assembly, Boat Life caulk is put in the fitting's cavity and LocTite is put on the treads. |
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| With practice and tensioning the slice will improve in appearance. |
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!
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| Awesome high quality thimbles from Suncor. |
