FYI, Amsteel (and any other Spectra or Dyneema line) floats.. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 Landfall Padanaram MA Novabraid USA
Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Donald Sebastian via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I was think of going from top down with feeding the new line. Seems like > the amstel blue may make that easier. Thoughts on that? > > > Donald > > > > > > > > >> On Jun 12, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Jack Brennan via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Donald: >> >> It seems to me the tough part in any case is how you connect the old cable >> to the new. >> >> When you're hauled out, you can tape them together. When you're underwater? >> I dunno. A thin messenger line tied to the old cable and the new one? If the >> connector is bulky, it may get hung up while going through a sheave. >> >> Maybe someone on the list has a better idea. I've seen a ton of clever >> solutions pop up here over the years. >> >> >> Jack Brennan >> Former C&C 25 >> Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30 >> Tierra Verde, Fl. >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Donald Sebastian via CnC-List >> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2017 4:18 PM >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Cc: Donald Sebastian >> Subject: Re: Stus-List centerboard cable broken >> >> Jack, >> >> Thanks for the information. I like that as an option. >> >> The complication in all of this is the closest travel lift is a 4-5 day one >> way motoring trip up the Ohio to Cincinnati. My closest local option to >> lift would require a de-masting with a crane I hire in myself as their lift >> cannot accommodate masts taller than 30 ft or so. With the haul out, crane >> rental, lift rental, 2nd crane rental, and relaunch I would have several >> thousand just in those services. I think the diver may be cheaper. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Donald >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Jun 12, 2017, at 3:47 PM, Jack Brennan via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> One alternative to consider is replacing the cable with high-tech line such >>> as Amsteel Blue. This is an increasingly common strategy for avoiding steel >>> cables failing without notice. >>> >>> Amsteel Blue is stronger than the same size steel cable, impervious to salt >>> water and resistant to abrasion. UV is its only weak point, which is not an >>> issue with a centerboard cable. >>> >>> On my current sailboat, I just replaced an Amsteel Blue line that had >>> served as a centerboard cable for eight years. The rigger who did the >>> (simple) job for me said it could have lasted eight more years. No wear or >>> deterioration at all. >>> _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
