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Date Posted: - Monday - 09/18/06 - 8:28am
Author: Capt'n Mike - Gypsy Mariner TM36K
Subject: Try Low Stretch Line
In reply to: Mike Anthony 's message, "M-40 head stay" on - Monday - 09/18/06 - 6:06am

When it comes time to do the rigging, I recommend that you do it yourself with Sta-Lok or Norsemand fittings. It really is very easy AND not rocket science. Buy Brion Toss's book "The Rigger's Apprentice." I think you will find that it is a job you can do yourself and save a lot of money. You will do a better job on your boat than if you paid someone. Plus it will allow you the confidence to do your own repairs. For now, if you are not going to bend on any sail and are in somewhat protected waters, I think you could just use a high quality, low stretch line for the forestay... but make absolutely sure the line you use is rated for the load AND you tie a very good knot! But once again, rigging today with modern do-it-yourself fittings really is easy and if you do it now you won't regret it.

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[> [> [> [> M-40 head stay -- Mike Anthony, - Monday - 09/18/06 - 9:46am

Capt'n Mike,

I think you are absolutely correct with all of your advice, as I look into it I am confident I can do it myself. You have been a great help, Thank you very much.


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