[Public-List] Introduction and Standing Rigging

Tue Jul 5 07:23:25 PDT 2016

Joanthan,

Could you send me a copy?

Thank you
Jonathan

PS please check the handbook regarding rerunning the main sheet.  Appears
that it might be an issue regarding our bylaws.

On Tuesday, July 5, 2016, Jonathan Adams via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> If you get to me off list (jreadams6 at yahoo.com <javascript:;>) , I can
> send you an article with all the measurements. One of our members had a
> Norseman fitting work loose after many hears. He managed to keep the mast
> up, and put it all back together, but a bit of a scare - fan of the loctite.
> Here is the total wire length.
> Jonathan
>
> |  1/4 SS 316 1x19 Wire  |  150’  |
> |  3/16 SS 316 1x19 Wire  |  80’  |
>
>
>
>
>       From: Wes Gardner via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org
> <javascript:;>>
>  To: Mike Lehman <sail_505 at hotmail.com <javascript:;>>; Alberg 30 Public
> List -- open to all <public-list at lists.alberg30.org <javascript:;>>
> Cc: Gerard Kuperus <gkuperus at hotmail.com <javascript:;>>
>  Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 9:21 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Public-List] Introduction and Standing Rigging
>
> Also, I assume you have a way to cu the wire to length?
>
> On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 7:58 AM, via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Gerard,
> >
> >
> > What is the year and hull number of your boat?
> >
> >
> > Mike Lehman
> >
> > ~~/)~/)~~
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Gerard Kuperus via Public-List
> >
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 1:14 AM
> >
> > Subject: [Public-List] Introduction and Standing Rigging
> >
> > To: Gerard Kuperus via Public-List
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Let me start with a few words of introduction: Since last September I own
> > Skye Mist, one of the last Alberg 30's built and located in California
> (San
> > Francisco Bay). She has been well-cared for but there were numerous
> > unfinished projects (and there still are). For example, she did not have
> an
> > engine (but came with MD7A that I installed). She also had some weird
> > plumbing issues and when I hauled her in the spring I replaced all the
> > thru-hulls. I am glad I did: the engine inlet kind of fell apart when I
> > pulled it out. I read here that this is a somewhat common problem.
> >
> >
> > In any case, this list has been a great tool and now that I am on the
> next
> > project, I am finally introducing myself. It is not that I am shy, but I
> am
> > pretty far away from most other Alberg 30 owners.
> >
> >
> > I decided that the next big project should be another safety project:
> > replacing the standing rigging. Besides one bend stud it does not look
> bad,
> > but it is swaged and no one knows how old it is. A fair guestimate is 10
> > years. The upper shrouds are covered by a plastic tube (which promotes
> > corrosion). Lastly, summers are very windy here. All in all, there is no
> > way I can talk myself out of doing this project.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I decided to order everything through Rigging Only (unless someone has a
> > better suggestion) and will go for the Sta-Lok mechanical terminals. I
> will
> > take down the mast at a local boat yard, check the masts, take the old
> > shrouds and stays off, build the new ones, attach them, etc etc. I want
> to
> > order everything beforehand.
> >
> >
> > So here is my question: after doing some measurements with the aid of the
> > halyards I think I have the number of feet for the wires (with a generous
> > number of "security" length). I decided to replace also the turnbuckles,
> > and, (obviously) need forks and eyes. Below is my list of items that I
> want
> > to order. The question is: Am I missing anything (besides the sealant,
> > which I do not think is sold by Rigging Only)?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Wire (1x19)
> >
> >
> > 84' of 3/16
> >
> >
> > 151' of ¼
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Turnbuckles (open body), Body and Lower Jaw
> >
> >
> > 4 of 3/8
> >
> >
> > 4 of ½
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Studs
> >
> >
> > 4 of 3/16 wire (and 3/8 RH)
> >
> >
> > 4 of ¼ wire (and ½ RH)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Forks
> >
> >
> > 4 of 3/16 wire (x 5/16 pin)
> >
> >
> > 2 of ¼ wire (x 7/16 pin)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Eyes
> >
> >
> > 2 of ¼ wire (x 3/8 pin)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Of course, any suggestions are welcome as well!
> >
> >
> >
> > Thank you so much!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Gerard
> >
> >
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Jonathan M Bresler
S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
Annapolis/Eastport MD