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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

18-12-2020, 13:05

Replies: 52

Dyneema Loops/Blocks as an Alternative to a Jib Car

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Posted By noelex 77

Re: Dyneema Loops/Blocks as an Alternative to a Jib Car

Fortress anchors are constructed from anodised 6061 aluminium.
6061 is lot more corrosion resistant than 7075.

Aluminium has very different properties depending on the composition. In simplified...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

18-12-2020, 00:44

Replies: 52

Dyneema Loops/Blocks as an Alternative to a Jib Car

Views: 47,685

Posted By noelex 77

Re: Dyneema Loops/Blocks as an Alternative to a Jib Car

Climbing carabiners do have some uses on board, but be aware they are typically made from 7075 aluminium. This grade of aluminium is strong, but is also very susceptible to corrosion. Unlike the 5...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

26-05-2015, 02:11

Replies: 52

Dyneema Loops/Blocks as an Alternative to a Jib Car

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Posted By noelex 77

Re: Dyneema Loops/Blocks as an Alternative to a Jib Car

Thanks Dockhead. I did not realise that you had actually implemented this system, let alone had so much experience with it.

Before I take the unusual step of having the boat designer replace the...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

26-05-2015, 01:50

Replies: 52

Dyneema Loops/Blocks as an Alternative to a Jib Car

Views: 47,685

Posted By noelex 77

Re: Dyneema Loops/Blocks as an Alternative to a Jib Car

No problem. I welcome negative comments. The whole idea of asking a question like this on the forum is to expose the potential weaknesses.

I had not considered this sort of system before...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

25-05-2015, 03:54

Replies: 52

Dyneema Loops/Blocks as an Alternative to a Jib Car

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Posted By noelex 77

Dyneema Loops/Blocks as an Alternative to a Jib Car

This thread is inspired by Dockhead's thread here:
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/splicing-advice-dyneema-146541-3.html

As this thread is above thread about splicing I thought it was...

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