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Subject: [worldcruising] Re: Emergency shroud material
truelove39@XXX.XXX
Date: Thu Sep 21 2000 - 11:11:32 EDT
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Larry Rudnick <ler@XXX.XXX> asked:
>
> As I'm preparing to go on a sabbatical cruise to the Carribean, I'm going
> to get a length of (???) as long as my backstay to serve in an emergency if
> it (or any shroud) parts or needs emergency replacing.
<snip>
> Since I can't take rod, and getting an attachment to the mast with wire
> might be problematic anyway, I'm leaning toward line since at least I can
> tie it to the mast.
I'd carry Spectra and/or 7x19 galvanized wire, with Crosby clips, thimbles
and turnbuckles. Of course, the best would be to replace the backstay rod (if
it's old) and check the fittings carefully before you go. It's not likely
that you'll go aloft in conditions which might part a backstay.
John
"Truelove" - Westsail 43
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