[Public-list] Dismasting! Bronze turnbuckles replacements

[Gordon Laco]

Hi there --

I also market English silicon bronze turnbuckles that exceed the strength of
the SS ones our boats are fitted with...  George - hope that does not cross
the line re business on the list.

Gord #426



> Michael,
> I suppose that if we are in Love with the bronze turnbuckles that we could
> purchase replacements from Spartan, Bristol, or Buck Algonquin Bronze works,
> if ours were found to be damaged or not useable.
>  
> Although Don Campbell pointed out an important consideration............that
> the SS replacement turnbuckles are more closely matched in strength than the
> weaker bronze turnbuckles to that of the shroud wire.
>  
> That knowledge would be enough for me to consider replacing the bronze to
> eliminate a known 'weak link'.
>  
> See also Gordon Laco's most recent post.  He should know as he is a rigger and
> an Alberg 30 sailor.
>  
> Michael C #133
> 
> Michael Grosh <dickdurk at atlanticbb.net> wrote:
>> In checking some of the other bronze fittings that were savaged, we found
>> many >of the turnbuckles loose at the threads.
> 
> I have been following this thread with interest, I have the original Wilcox
> Crittendon open turnbuckles, which I like, still installed.
> 
> My question is, with all these rig failures and dismastings, have the
> turnbuckles themselves been implicated? All I've seen so far are shackles,
> bulkheads, and the occasional bridge.
> 
> Thanks
> Michael Grosh
> #220 
> 
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