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existentialsailor
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Initially Posted - 03/10/2006 :  19:25:52  Show Profile
I want to replace my wire back stay with some hi tech line.

Anyone done this?

Got a hardware list?
Rick
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/10/2006 :  20:38:45  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
This is the kind of question that Layline.com is so good at. When you call them direct you will end up with enough information so that you will tell them what you want. Give them a shot.
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 03/10/2006 :  22:05:37  Show Profile
Rick - what are you up to? I'm beginning to get a bit scared about sailing against Swimmer!
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 03/11/2006 :  05:43:32  Show Profile
Thanks Frank, I hadn't thought of that - I'll give them a shout.

Justin, I'm looking to lighten a few things up on the mast. Barry Steinberg, (N.E. PHRF Chairman), told me a few things I could do that wouldn't give me a hit on my rating, unlike carbon rigging which would penalize me by 3 seconds.

Sailing against? I'm depending on you and Jessica for crew...or did you get what you were looking for?
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 03/12/2006 :  00:24:53  Show Profile
Looking forward to crewing for you. See also: lunaseap30.blogspot.com !!
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 03/12/2006 :  05:53:12  Show Profile
Man, after looking at that beauty, getting on my boat will be like slumming for you guys!! Congrats! Now who's mooring am I going to "borrow"? Will I be able to see her next weekend or is she not stored locally?
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 03/12/2006 :  16:16:30  Show Profile
Actually, she's at the yard the boatshow is at...
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/12/2006 :  16:54:03  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
Tsunami replaced a portion of it with Vectran - They also replaced their Check stays with it... (equivalent of a running back stay but more of a shroud) Based on the loads, your going to want to talk to a rigger the guys at layline can tell you a lot, but I'd really like a guy who is truly hands on all the time. He'll be able to get you all the appropriate things you need to get the job done.
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/12/2006 :  16:56:03  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
one footnote - keep in mind that Vectran and other various weaves are strong, but have a short life. oils on your hands, sunlight h20 and salt will break them down rather quickly - 2-3 seasons?
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