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Denis M Denis M is offline
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Default Kink in the forestay


"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
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Denis M wrote:
What is the right procedure when you find a kink in a two years old 5/16”
OD forestay? Would you replace the forestay or challenge it?




Replace it is my vote - a kink is weakening - and 5/16 in wire is for a
big 45 ft + mast I take it.

Brian W


Thanks to every one.
I'll place an order for a replacement.
The bulk of the work is to remove the furler and re-installing it.
I'll bring the old forestay to the rigging shop, this way I will be sure
that the dimension
from hole to hole is the same.

Denis M