7X7 for standing rigging? - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-28T09:41:07Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/7x7-for-standing-rigging?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A145504&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI use 7x7 6mm in forestay and…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-10-05:2195841:Comment:1458232016-10-05T16:37:56.053ZRogerio Martinhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RogerioMartin
<p>I use 7x7 6mm in forestay and 5mm in sidestays (shourds?) in Tiki 30, no problem yet. Maximum wind was 35knots with only main sail up.</p>
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<p>I use 7x7 6mm in forestay and 5mm in sidestays (shourds?) in Tiki 30, no problem yet. Maximum wind was 35knots with only main sail up.</p>
<p></p> Hey Rory,
I have a bunch of…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-09-26:2195841:Comment:1452872016-09-26T22:51:07.873ZBrad Ingramhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/BradIngram
<p>Hey Rory, </p>
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<p>I have a bunch of 1x19 and want to lengthen my forestay a bit. With it being so hard to bend, is 1x19 still suitable for nicro sleeves if a large thimble is used?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Rory McDougall said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/7x7-for-standing-rigging#2195841Comment145210"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Roger</p>
<p>7x7 will be fine. Tiny bit more stretch than 1x19 but for Wharrams that makes no…</p>
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<p>Hey Rory, </p>
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<p>I have a bunch of 1x19 and want to lengthen my forestay a bit. With it being so hard to bend, is 1x19 still suitable for nicro sleeves if a large thimble is used?<br/> <br/> <cite>Rory McDougall said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/7x7-for-standing-rigging#2195841Comment145210"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Roger</p>
<p>7x7 will be fine. Tiny bit more stretch than 1x19 but for Wharrams that makes no difference.</p>
<p>My advice would be to renew your bridle u-bolts at the bows especially if they are the 6mm to plans. I have 10mm on Cookie - only cos that's all they had when I was in Belize!! But would recommend 8mm. I have been on a Tiki 31 when an 8mm u-bolt broke - luckily the leeward one to mast stayed up amazingly.</p>
<p>Other option is to change to lashings through the stem. This is what I prefer - eliminating as much metal components as poss.</p>
<p>You may also want to go up a size in wire for the bridle? With the shallow side angles and fact that the shackles give point load to thimbles, these wires take the most load.</p>
<p>Have fun!</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks Brad Brad Ingram said…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-09-12:2195841:Comment:1452132016-09-12T15:55:37.569ZRogerhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RogerSullivan
<p>Thanks Brad<br/> <br/> <cite>Brad Ingram said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/7x7-for-standing-rigging?page=1&commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A145210&x=1#2195841Comment145500"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I went with 7x7 from rigging only. It's held up fine so far</p>
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<p>Thanks Brad<br/> <br/> <cite>Brad Ingram said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/7x7-for-standing-rigging?page=1&commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A145210&x=1#2195841Comment145500"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I went with 7x7 from rigging only. It's held up fine so far</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks Rory - appreciate the…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-09-12:2195841:Comment:1455042016-09-12T15:55:11.930ZRogerhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RogerSullivan
<p>Thanks Rory - appreciate the feedback.</p>
<p>Thanks Rory - appreciate the feedback.</p> Hi Roger
7x7 will be fine. Ti…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-09-12:2195841:Comment:1452102016-09-12T07:06:48.028ZRory McDougallhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RoryMcDougall
<p>Hi Roger</p>
<p>7x7 will be fine. Tiny bit more stretch than 1x19 but for Wharrams that makes no difference.</p>
<p>My advice would be to renew your bridle u-bolts at the bows especially if they are the 6mm to plans. I have 10mm on Cookie - only cos that's all they had when I was in Belize!! But would recommend 8mm. I have been on a Tiki 31 when an 8mm u-bolt broke - luckily the leeward one to mast stayed up amazingly.</p>
<p>Other option is to change to lashings through the stem. This is…</p>
<p>Hi Roger</p>
<p>7x7 will be fine. Tiny bit more stretch than 1x19 but for Wharrams that makes no difference.</p>
<p>My advice would be to renew your bridle u-bolts at the bows especially if they are the 6mm to plans. I have 10mm on Cookie - only cos that's all they had when I was in Belize!! But would recommend 8mm. I have been on a Tiki 31 when an 8mm u-bolt broke - luckily the leeward one to mast stayed up amazingly.</p>
<p>Other option is to change to lashings through the stem. This is what I prefer - eliminating as much metal components as poss.</p>
<p>You may also want to go up a size in wire for the bridle? With the shallow side angles and fact that the shackles give point load to thimbles, these wires take the most load.</p>
<p>Have fun!</p> I went with 7x7 from rigging…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-09-12:2195841:Comment:1455002016-09-12T02:43:07.789ZBrad Ingramhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/BradIngram
<p>I went with 7x7 from rigging only. It's held up fine so far</p>
<p>I went with 7x7 from rigging only. It's held up fine so far</p> I might use synthetic for the…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-09-10:2195841:Comment:1452082016-09-10T20:25:35.311ZRogerhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RogerSullivan
<p>I might use synthetic for the shrouds, but I want a steel forestay.</p>
<p>I might use synthetic for the shrouds, but I want a steel forestay.</p> Why not synthetics Roger?tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-09-10:2195841:Comment:1452992016-09-10T19:40:03.859Zpaul andersonhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/paulanderson
<p>Why not synthetics Roger?</p>
<p>Why not synthetics Roger?</p> Not working load, minimum bre…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-09-10:2195841:Comment:1452952016-09-10T17:04:25.071ZRogerhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RogerSullivan
<p>Not working load, minimum breaking load is 3,200lb.</p>
<p>Not working load, minimum breaking load is 3,200lb.</p>