[Public-List] Introduction and Standing Rigging

Sun Jul 10 12:42:31 PDT 2016

Gerard,
this spring I re-rigged my boat.
I used 1/4" wire for everything (oversize lower shrouds) and sta-locks (I
did not use sealant). purchased everything from riggingonly.
I used 160 ft of wire total.

on my boat (#414) the upper terminal of the lower shrouds are eyes, fitting
between double tangs on the mast/spreaders.
I think you list forks for these in your list?
also on my boat all the pins on the mast were 1/2"

I added a toggle on the upper and lower terminals of the forestay, so as
not to have any lateral loads when the headsail pushes the stay sideways.
The 1/2" toggle was a tight fit in the masthead and required use of a file.

For the upper terminals of the upper shrouds I used toggle forks, normal
forks would probably work here too.

I did mine with the mast up, using halyards as temporary forestay/backstay.
the mast will stay up with all lowers OR upper shrouds detached.
Since you are taking the mast down I would recommend also taking a look at
the chainplates and chaniplate bolts.

Good luck with your project

Hernan
#414

On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 7:33 AM, Michael Connolly via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Gerard,
> You are only as far away from other Alberg 30 owners as this list and your
> computer keyboard, .................welcome.
> I would add the use of "Lanocote" when you assemble your turn
> buckles/standing rigging.  This is a natural Lanolin Grease. Coat liberally
> the threads of the forks and eyes of your fittings and assemble/disassemble
> them enough times to thoroughly cover all the thread length. I also use
> this product on all the clevis pins to lubricate them and make disassembly
> easier. Many owners also use Lanocote during dissimilar metal assemblies,
> i.e., stainless screws/rivets into aluminum masts/booms.
>
> Whether you apply the "Loctite" or not pack your mechanical fittings with
> Lanocote before you slide the PVC tubes on or tape them. Inspect at least
> annually.
> Michael #133
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Gerard Kuperus via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
> Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 1:14:53 AM
> Subject: [Public-List] Introduction and Standing Rigging
>
> 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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