Rigging - forestay

carib sailor · Post by **carib sailor** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:20 pm

Hi All

I wondered about some day replacing the rigging that runs from the bows on my 36 to the forestay (rollerfurler).

It is currently rod rigging. Any thoughts in respect to replacing the rod rigging between the bows with wire instead of rod rigging?

Anybody else done this? i am not entirely sure why PDQ used Rod rigging to hold the forestay, perhaps to limit stretch?

Thanks

Allezcat · Post by **Allezcat** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:29 pm

I replaced the bridle on Allezcat with 3/8" #316Stainless 1X19 wire and used Hi-Mod mechanical Eyes on each end. It works fine (2yrs old now) and replaces similar wire with swaged eyes from factory which was 15 years old.

Chet
Allezcat 36010

Post by **Lady of the Lake** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:13 pm

Lady of the Lake, hull #15 is also wire as purchased from the previous owner.

Cat Tales · Post by **Cat Tales** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:10 pm

Pete at Florida Rigging & Hydraulics may be able to help. He has helped me in the past & is the Selden "expert". He also knows of the PDQ's.

pete@rigginghydraulics.com or 772-221-8692 (Stuart, FL)

Oceania · Post by **Oceania** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:12 pm

The front Bridle on Oceania (Hull #9)has always been wire.

Roger

Cat Tales · Post by **Cat Tales** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:38 am

Cat Tales' bridle is also wire, I believe 1/2 inch (we have the taller rig).

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