[C38] standing rigging

[Kenneth M. Sutto]

Max, when you replaced your rigging how did you set the tension on the wires? Also if you did set the tension where did you get the information and what tool did you use?
 
 Ken
    Sundancer #251



Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:30:14 -0600From: maxsoto at gmail.comTo: listserve at catalina38.orgSubject: Re: [C38] standing riggingHi Ken,

I replaced my standing rigging by myself a couple of years a go with sta-lock swageless fittings. I bought everything from www.riggingonly.com. Great prices!!
They advised me to stay with the original wire diameter. A chain will be as strong as the weakest link, and the toggles, which usually fail first will remain with the same pin diameter unless I redrilled or replaced chainplates, so, I stood with the same wire diameter (5/16").  I also changed from 304 to 316 stainless steel, 5% less stronger but has more corrosion resistance. I just had 42knts a couple of months ago on a race, had a chinese gybe, and everything is still ok. Chainplates are another story. Just took apart the one on the starboard forward shorud, and was very corroded with a lot of cracks. I have to replace that one and check the others........
The wire lenghts are on the C38 org  webpage. Hope this helps,

Max Soto
C38 #198 Estancia
Puntarenas, Costa Rica

2009/1/4 Kenneth M. Sutto <kmspacific at hotmail.com>

            I am looking into redoing my standing rigging on Sundancer this spring. The rigging is the same since she was built in1983.  I want to go larger on the on the wires or go with rod rigging.  Has anyone replaced their rigging recently with rod rigging or heavier wires? If so did you have to beef up your hull and mast attachments?            Regards,                Ken


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