Sunday, September 28, 2014

Last splice they seem to get better each time. The splice is core to core 14 inches each side with the cover buried in the dyneema for additional 8 1/4 inches.


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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Had a 10' piece of 3/16 amsteel so what to do ... Soft shackles
Two short shackles with Diamond knot and one long heavy duty with button knot

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Monday, September 22, 2014



New Halyards


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Sunday, September 21, 2014

Halyards

Ok I have decided to make new tapered halyards using Dyneema and regatta braid for runner tails
http://l-36.com/halyard.php

http://www.teufelberger.com/en/products/marine/new-england-ropes/cruising/regatta-braid.html
http://www.samsonrope.com/Pages/Product.aspx?ProductID=872

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

 Our sailing 2014 so far


Winter Cove Saturna Island
Boat Pass

Boat Pass

Winter Cove Saturna Island

Clam Bay between Thetis and Kuper Islands

Clam Bay between Thetis and Kuper Islands

Lasqueti Island

Lasqueti Island

Lasqueti Island

Lasqueti Island

Tribune Bay Hornby Island

Tribune Bay Hornby Island

Tribune Bay Hornby Island
the morning after 35+ knots wind





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