I flew the spin maybe 5 or 6 times last season, ...

5 or 6 times in a whole season?? You are *kidding*, right?

Nope. I spent a good amount of time sailing a on two J24's and had plenty of
time with their chutes. Aboard Alien we generally took it easy. Plenty of folks
never fly their spins unless they're racing. A flasher/blooper or something
like it is more useful on the sound.

RB

Bobsprit wrote:

I flew the spin maybe 5 or 6 times last season, ...
5 or 6 times in a whole season?? You are *kidding*, right?

Nope. Aboard Alien we're generally too scared.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
| Well...... if you replace the wire without the associated hardware... that
| might not be interpreted as sound reasoning. Have you priced rod
lately???
|
| I think a lot folks just swap out the wire, after they carefully check the
| turnbuckles. I haven't priced rod, but I'd expect a fair amount of sticker
| shock.

That's odd....... everyone I know that has replaced their standing
rigging have also replaced all the hardware associated. From what I was
told.... most of the failures or damage is to the swage or tang.
Nonetheless... considering the relative cost and peace of mind, I'd be
replacing the turnbuckles as well.

Do you inspect your pins for wear? I generally replace mine annually if
feasible.

CM

5 or 6 times in a whole season?? You are *kidding*, right?

Nope. Aboard Alien we're generally too scared.

Wow...for a second I thought Wally would actually discuss sailing. Seems like
he's little more than a Scotty Potti Clown clone now.

RB

Do you inspect your pins for wear? I generally replace mine annually if
feasible.

I constantly check the pins on just about everything. Years ago, on my Catalina
27, a shroud nearly worked it's way free because the pin fell out. I've been
paranoid ever since.

RB

I never replaced the standing rigging on the Nonsuch.


"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
...

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
| Well...... if you replace the wire without the associated hardware... that
| might not be interpreted as sound reasoning. Have you priced rod
lately???
|
| I think a lot folks just swap out the wire, after they carefully check the
| turnbuckles. I haven't priced rod, but I'd expect a fair amount of sticker
| shock.

That's odd....... everyone I know that has replaced their standing
rigging have also replaced all the hardware associated. From what I was
told.... most of the failures or damage is to the swage or tang.
Nonetheless... considering the relative cost and peace of mind, I'd be
replacing the turnbuckles as well.

Do you inspect your pins for wear? I generally replace mine annually if
feasible.

CM

Bobsprit wrote:

Wow...for a second I thought Wally would actually discuss sailing.
Seems like he's little more than a Scotty Potti Clown clone now.

A poor effort, Bob, considering I just posted two pics of me sailing and
went on to discuss conditions in my local area.


--
Wally
www.forthsailing.com
www.wally.myby.co.uk

I never replaced the standing rigging on the Nonsuch.

Lol.

RB

A poor effort, Bob, considering I just posted two pics of me sailing and
went on to discuss conditions in my local area.

Didn't create much dialogue, now did it?
Hmmm. Wonder why?

RB

Jeff Morris wrote:
I never replaced the standing rigging on the Nonsuch.

I guess not.

DSK