[Public-List] dye-penetrant - NDT engineering inspection

[Glenn]

Regarding wire replacement, I researched wire life a couple of years ago and found manufacturers generally recommend wire replacement every seven years.  However several riggers on San Francisco bay have said they commonly test offshore and transpac boat standing rigging at 10 to 12 years, with no issues.  Occasionally  15 year old wire is good for offshore, but lots of people replace around the 10-12 year mark.  Obviously lots of variables with rigging.

I rerigged completely four years ago  using sta- loc fittings everywhere.  Have been supremely happy with no more ( or very little) opportunity for swage failure.  Now all I worry about are hooks in the wire...  Which I don't expect for years to come.

Glenn B
Dolce 318

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> On Mar 5, 2014, at 11:52 AM, "John Birch" <Sunstone at cogeco.ca> wrote:
> 
> I would recommend an NDT engineering inspection - let them do the at arms length inspection. (about $350-$450). Take the mast down for the inspection.
> 
> They will provide you with a written report. Save that report and send a copy to your Ins Company for your records to prove due diligence.
> 
> The cost of the NDT inspection is about what most folk have as deductible on their boats.
> 
> If your rig ever goes over the side, or you become a ship wreck, or there is a injury suite because of it, and there are any arguments as to the payout or maintenance, you will have a powerful document to use in enforcing your claim and demonstrating due diligence. Particularly if it recourse to legal remedy. We all live in an increasingly litigious societies.
> 
> Or, just replace all the standing rigging with new as we did.
> 
> In the Hamilton / Burlington area for the Marina & Boat Club, to inspect & certify annually our lifting gear & devices, we use Staverly Engineering Services.
> 
> Hope this is a help.
> 
> Kindest regards
> 
> John
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Wallace" <wayfarer3134 at yahoo.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Public-List] dye-penetrant
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> 
> Just get a UV lamp, check it at night if still installed - the UV lamps aren't very expensive, for example, Lowes (Canada) sells one in a regular screw base for $8. Throw it into a trouble light cage and voila, portable UV light source.
> 
> Bill.
> 
> 
> 
> On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 2:26:26 PM, gordon white <gewhite at crosslink.net> wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have recommendations for a dye-penetrant crack detection
> kit, as for example inspecting rigging fittings on our boats? Magna-Flux
> apparently cannot be used on existing (installed) rigging and Zy-glo
> requires a source of ultraviolet light. I believe there are dyes and
> developers that come in spray cans??
> 
> - Gordon White
> 
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