Changing from wire to rod rigging....why?
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sailorman
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Re: Changing from wire rigging to rod....why?
not rod but rope
not rod but rope
Searush
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I love it! "8 years life & 4 years gurantee".
My boat is 34years old and the rigging is still in good condition. Had to change a chafed shroud on a previous boat (similar age then) due to contact with adjacent craft on mooring. The replaced wire AND fittings were all in excellent condition. I'll stick with what I've got thanks, it is well over-engineered and therefore unlikely to be stressed. All I have to do is keep a carefull eye open for cracks/ broken strands every season. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
My boat is 34years old and the rigging is still in good condition. Had to change a chafed shroud on a previous boat (similar age then) due to contact with adjacent craft on mooring. The replaced wire AND fittings were all in excellent condition. I'll stick with what I've got thanks, it is well over-engineered and therefore unlikely to be stressed. All I have to do is keep a carefull eye open for cracks/ broken strands every season. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Rivers & creeks
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I have to change two of my shrouds - galvaised wire is so much cheaper than SS. Grew up sailing boats with galvanised rigging so any reason why I shouldn't use it?
Bejasus
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trying to convince insurance companies that it is still good, may be a different matter.
Powersalt
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galvanised wire in some respects has advantages. You can see its breakdiown and upon regular inspection know when to replace. Splices soaked/painted in varnish will last longer.
On the other hand stainless steel will not always show its wear and has been known to fail due to fatigue without signs or warning hence the reason to change s/steel upon age irrspective of condition. 10 years I believe for cruising boats, but I stand to be corrected on the timescale!
On the other hand stainless steel will not always show its wear and has been known to fail due to fatigue without signs or warning hence the reason to change s/steel upon age irrspective of condition. 10 years I believe for cruising boats, but I stand to be corrected on the timescale!
uforea
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The only reason for changing to PBO rigging is the huge saving in weight aloft. There are several drawbacks though which you should consider before such a large investment as this would be. The stays have to be a larger diameter which will increase drag, they don't like chafe and they don't like UV light. You pay your money and take your chance.
Ted.
Ted.
steve_cronin
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I really can\'t ......
.. see a sensible reason to do it unless I had an out and out racer and loads of money to throw at it.
Perfect example of "If it ain't broke...." IMO
Incidentally, what is described isn't "Rod Rigging" which is having solid metal rods instead on multi-strand wire.
Steve Cronin
.. see a sensible reason to do it unless I had an out and out racer and loads of money to throw at it.
Perfect example of "If it ain't broke...." IMO
Incidentally, what is described isn't "Rod Rigging" which is having solid metal rods instead on multi-strand wire.
Steve Cronin
