Judders
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Not sure about over the counter jack-stays. They appear to be made to minimum sizes of 6 meters and Merit is only 5.5. Has anyone experience of fitting them?
Jackstays
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Gin
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I use these
http://www.quaywest-chandlers.co.uk/homefs.html?brand=Ankarolina
They are easy to install and infinitely adjustable.
Don't have them too tight- you need some slack to absorb shock loads
http://www.quaywest-chandlers.co.uk/homefs.html?brand=Ankarolina
They are easy to install and infinitely adjustable.
Don't have them too tight- you need some slack to absorb shock loads
cliff
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CPD
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Why dont people use rope for jackstays ?
Salty John
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The theory is rope will roll underfoot and trip you or twist your ankle.
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Re: Jackstays ....braid tape ...
Does not roll under foot .... wire and rope does. Second if you go on deck with bare feet - tape is kind !!
Me - I have 100yds of high BS braided tape as available at Scouts / Charity supply depots - free of charge ... This stuff is tough ! SWL is about 2 tons ... Easy to sew, easy to seal ends .... It is not so big or cumbersome in size - so gives me sail ties, various tie-offs and eventually will provide removeable safety stays on deck. Attachment by D shackles and able to to be de-rigged when boat is idle.
You should be able to source the braided tape in rolls ... to make up yourself to best length. Stitching of ends is basically in the N + Z stitch patterns you see in Car Seat belts ... good sailmakers pre-waxed thread is best ... or carpet thread run through beeswax.
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Does not roll under foot .... wire and rope does. Second if you go on deck with bare feet - tape is kind !!
Me - I have 100yds of high BS braided tape as available at Scouts / Charity supply depots - free of charge ... This stuff is tough ! SWL is about 2 tons ... Easy to sew, easy to seal ends .... It is not so big or cumbersome in size - so gives me sail ties, various tie-offs and eventually will provide removeable safety stays on deck. Attachment by D shackles and able to to be de-rigged when boat is idle.
You should be able to source the braided tape in rolls ... to make up yourself to best length. Stitching of ends is basically in the N + Z stitch patterns you see in Car Seat belts ... good sailmakers pre-waxed thread is best ... or carpet thread run through beeswax.
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Mirelle
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Rope vs tape
Used to have 5mm wire, changed for tape.
Both have drawbacks, to be honest.
The wire rope did indeed roll underfoot, but the tape can trip and open a Gibb standard double catch harness hook.
Used to have 5mm wire, changed for tape.
Both have drawbacks, to be honest.
The wire rope did indeed roll underfoot, but the tape can trip and open a Gibb standard double catch harness hook.
Keiron
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Re: Rope vs tape
Jimmy Green chandlers will sew them to whatever length you want and provide u bolts and suitable shackles. Not the cheapest but I was very pleased with the ones they made for my Duette.
Jimmy Green chandlers will sew them to whatever length you want and provide u bolts and suitable shackles. Not the cheapest but I was very pleased with the ones they made for my Duette.
Roberto
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exotic
if you fancy exotic rope, 12strand dyneema hollow braid would be ok: when under foot it becomes flat, it has a much smaller diameter/dimension than webbing so probably easier to clip/unclip; uv and abrasion resistance better than nylon/polyesther webbing imho
if you fancy exotic rope, 12strand dyneema hollow braid would be ok: when under foot it becomes flat, it has a much smaller diameter/dimension than webbing so probably easier to clip/unclip; uv and abrasion resistance better than nylon/polyesther webbing imho
cliff
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Re: Rope vs tape
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Jimmy Green chandlers will sew them to whatever length you want and provide u bolts and suitable shackles. Not the cheapest but I was very pleased with the ones they made for my Duette.
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Jimmy Green chandlers will sew them to whatever length you want and provide u bolts and suitable shackles. Not the cheapest but I was very pleased with the ones they made for my Duette.
[/ QUOTE ]As per the links I posted above in earlier reply.
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kengill
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Used to have flat tape but changed to round wire when it brought me up short when I was trying to run down the deck.
Personal preference rules OK
Personal preference rules OK
BlueChip
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A good tip is to slide a stainless D ring over the tape and then clip onto that. It means your lifeline runs much easier and the D ring lays flat when not in use
Talbot
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I get my sailmaker to make them out of doubled over webbing so they are twice as strong as most, thus not so concerned about UV damage, and they are the right length.
Mirelle
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Good point
As posted below, since changing to webbing, I've been brought up short by the harness hook getting trapped in the webbing (and, incidentally, starting to open!).
I can see a lot of sense in using a ring on the webbing, but there is the chance that the ring will slide away from the cockpit up the side deck.
As posted below, since changing to webbing, I've been brought up short by the harness hook getting trapped in the webbing (and, incidentally, starting to open!).
I can see a lot of sense in using a ring on the webbing, but there is the chance that the ring will slide away from the cockpit up the side deck.
srm
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Re: Good point
Can I suggest that you fit your jackstays inboard so that you can not fall over the side / guardrail while clipped on.
Its not very easy to achieve, but this though comes from attending a friend's funeral after he drowned while being towed in his harness attached to a jackstay.
Can I suggest that you fit your jackstays inboard so that you can not fall over the side / guardrail while clipped on.
Its not very easy to achieve, but this though comes from attending a friend's funeral after he drowned while being towed in his harness attached to a jackstay.