Jan,
First, glad you are all OK. As to changing type of rigging, my feeling is that the class rules specify as to size and type so we don’t start an “arms” race with components. The standard stuff is still readily available. The compact rigging, as shown in the rigging shop cross section diagram, also is of a different dimension and I would think violate the letter as well as the spirit of rule 14. Happy to hear anyone else weigh in on this.
Stefan Berlinski
Hamachi #196
> On Mar 20, 2016, at 11:02 PM, Jan Grygier <hydrophilos at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Fellow Tuners,
> In a nasty blast a few weeks ago on the Bay, Carlos' mast suddenly went sideways, outers parted at the top and inner at the bottom. Amazingly mast is fine (and so are all the crew). So I need to replace Carlos' standing rigging, and someone suggested Dyform or "compacted strand" wire. They are both SS wire but pack a bit more steel into the same diameter (I think) and are therefore somewhat stronger and less stretchy.
>> Does anyone have experience with either of these - or know whether they are legal, for that matter? For reference, this is what I see in the current rules (first entry is in main body, second entry is in checklist):
>> 14. Wire rigging shall be of the same dimensions and materials as supplied by factory except as to lower shrouds. Turnbuckles must be not less than factory specifications as to dimensions and materials. No rod rigging is permitted. It is suggested that boats sailing in heavy air replace the factory supplied 5/32” lower shrouds with 3/16” wire.
>> B. STANDING RIGGING
>> 1. All rigging is 5/32” SS wire. Lower shrouds 3/16” max. No rod rigging
>>> Thanks much,
> Jan Grygier
> Carlos, Hull 320/sail 5020
>>> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient>
> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
> www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient>
> _______________________________________________
> Tuna mailing list
>Tuna at myfleet.org>http://myfleet.org/mailman/listinfo/tuna
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://myfleet.org/pipermail/tuna/attachments/20160322/392ae4c4/attachment.html>
