"Gordon" wrote in message
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Thinking of putting ratlines on my lower shrouds. Whats a good wood?
Thinking maybe Doug fir.
The first step will be a sheer pole. Up 16 inches will be a prestretched
dacron rope rung. Another rope rung 16 inches up from that.
Then a wood step, the 2 more ropes etc.
Any thoughts?
Gordon


Why? Lots of extra windage... Do you need to get aloft that often?

Do you have a traditional schooner or something?

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Capt. JG wrote:
"Gordon" wrote in message
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Thinking of putting ratlines on my lower shrouds. Whats a good wood?
Thinking maybe Doug fir.
The first step will be a sheer pole. Up 16 inches will be a prestretched
dacron rope rung. Another rope rung 16 inches up from that.
Then a wood step, the 2 more ropes etc.
Any thoughts?
Gordon


Why? Lots of extra windage... Do you need to get aloft that often?

Yes, easier to see coral heads.

Do you have a traditional schooner or something?

Something

"Gordon" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:
"Gordon" wrote in message
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Thinking of putting ratlines on my lower shrouds. Whats a good wood?
Thinking maybe Doug fir.
The first step will be a sheer pole. Up 16 inches will be a
prestretched dacron rope rung. Another rope rung 16 inches up from that.
Then a wood step, the 2 more ropes etc.
Any thoughts?
Gordon


Why? Lots of extra windage... Do you need to get aloft that often?

Yes, easier to see coral heads.

Do you have a traditional schooner or something?

Something



Ok, but is it really worth the additional windage? Never had a problem
seeing them looking off the bow....

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com