"cavelamb" wrote in message
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KLC Lewis 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

Doug Fir is prone to rot and termites. Granted that termites would be a
relatively insignificant problem, teak is still superior. Brian Toss
gives a good outline of ratlines in his "Rigger's Apprentice," if memory
serves.


Which brings to mind a question...

Is the U.S. still boycotting Burma teak?

Even if they were because it would seem a bit pointless anyway since Burma
teak has been very hard to find for some time.
..Most of the teak now comes from elsewhere-mostly Thailand