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On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:45:04 -0400, wrote:

On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:21:59 +0700, wrote:

On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:36:37 -0500, "KLC Lewis"
wrote:

"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
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On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:31:15 +0700, wrote:

Most rigging would shrink more in Winter (but a few would expand when
chilled, wouldn'tcha know?)

Brian W

Well, if you are designing a high tech racing boat why not use high
tech synthetic rope for rigging. some of it is stronger then stainless
cable and nearly zero stretch.

Bruce in Bangkok
(brucepaigeATgmailDOTcom)

I can visualize various combinations of rig and mast , it's true. But
a zero-stretch line does not always imply a zero thermal coefficient
line, I don't believe.

Regards

Brian W

There is a new rigging material out which is exactly that: high-tech
synthetic rope with a protective covering. Don't recall the name of it, but
it's very lightweight and exceptionally strong. At least in theory. Jury's
still out on how it works in the real world.

Going back at least ten years a Farr 40-something, named Millennium,
was using some sort of high strength synthetic for running back stays.
Of course, these really only have to be low stretch but it shows a
trend.

Bruce in Bangkok
(brucepaigeATgmailDOTcom)

What happens if you nick it with something sharp? I could saw on my stainless
shrouds with a serrated knife for an hour without the rig coming down. I see the
same problem with using high tech lines for lifelines. Far too susceptible to
abrasion and cutting.

Its horses for courses. If you are serious about racing a keel boat
and you discover that you can lay hands on some super synthetic line
that is stronger then wire rope, lighter then wire rope, doesn't
stretch and lasts at least one race then you'll use it and any deck
ape that saws on your rigging gets tossed over the side.

These people are different then your normal cruiser =;-)

Bruce in Bangkok
(brucepaigeATgmailDOTcom)