[Public-List] Standing rigging

[Glenn Brooks via Public-List]

I didn't explain very well previously, but as I recall from several years ago, the hi-mod fittings I used were to thick in cross section to fit between the the prongs of the original mast head casting - where the 1/2" pin mounts.  I resolved the non-fit problem by grinding down the thickness of the hi mod terminal,ends to slip into the existing two arms of the mast head casting.  The  local riggers were aghast of course, but the remaining 7/16" stainless fitting had something like 35000 # breaking strength some felt safe enough doing so.  Couple years later I had the entire mast head replaced with a custom 3 sheeve mast head, with welded aluminum tangs for both forestry and backstay, so got rid of the original mast head fitting entirely. Well not entirely, it's still in my shop awaiting s new home...

But, to be super safe, make up the short 3" extension to allow the forestry and backstay to connect to the masthead without getting jammed into the to skinny  space where the existing 1/2" pin fits. You don't need a swivel at the masthead, so long as the pin allows the stays to flex in the vertical plane....

The other thing about hi mods or sta loc is that they seem to be very common these days via mail order, and can be installed by anyone.  

Hope this is a better explanation than what I wrote the first time.

Glenn B

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> On May 23, 2015, at 9:11 PM, Gordon Laco via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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> Good evening friends
> 
> Glenn's on the right track; and 1/2" pin fittings should be very common.  Where are you located? Perhaps we can direct you to a supplier 
> 
> Gord
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>> On 2015-05-23, at 8:01 PM, Christine + Maurice via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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>> Hello looking for assistance with rigging.  I am having the fore stay and back stay replaced and the rigger does not want to replace with thimble and nicropress as original.  Rigger is suggesting a toggle on the 1/2 pin at masthead and attached to a swage terminal. Which creates a universal joint.   Problem is we are having a hard time sourcing this hardware. My Alberg  seems to have the original setup.  Any guidance on how you have your rigging secured at the mast head would be greatly appreciated.
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>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Maurice 
>> Avoca #322
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