Or by some Double Braid with a Spectra or Dyneema core and strip and taper the cover to approximate the length of wire? Chuck Gilchrest Orion LF 35 Padanaram MA
Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2016, at 1:11 PM, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Just a thought, but why not splice some dyneema to a rope for your halyard? > You could use same sheaves and have a halyard that is lighter, cheaper, > corrosion free, etc. I am hoping to replace the last wire halyard on our boat > like this when I get a chance > > >> On Fri, Mar 18, 2016, 5:56 AM mike amirault via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> Usually, all that is needed to refurbish these sheaves is to press out and >> replace the oilite bronze bushing, widely available at auto parts stores or >> bearing suppliers. I did all my masthead sheaves a few years ago, got the >> bushings at Princess Auto. >> >> Mike Amirault >> C&C33ii Lovely Cruise >> St Margarets Bay, NS >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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