Dyneema or Wire Rope Davit Falls?

[dwf]

Hello,

This is an old topic that was still alive in 2022.

Here is my 2023 contribution.

Our dyneema cable was changed a few years ago by a yard.
While servicing the mechanism with lid off I noticed the awkward path of the dyneema with some chafe on the thread of the tightening bolt.

The natural (original?) path would be above but would not keep the dyneema line on the sheave as the actual path.

Has someone already serviced this mechanism and would know the correct path, or the use of chafe protection on the bolt threa.
Little detail can have its importance.

Thanks

Denis

[dwf]

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[Dockhead]

Originally Posted by dwf

Hello,

This is an old topic that was still alive in 2022.

Here is my 2023 contribution.

Our dyneema cable was changed a few years ago by a yard.
While servicing the mechanism with lid off I noticed the awkward path of the dyneema with some chafe on the thread of the tightening bolt.

The natural (original?) path would be above but would not keep the dyneema line on the sheave as the actual path.

Has someone already serviced this mechanism and would know the correct path, or the use of chafe protection on the bolt threa.
Little detail can have its importance.

Thanks

Denis

Which model Simpson davits do you have?


My dyneema falls are 5 or 6 years old now, and I have had zero problems with chafe. I'm having trouble visualizing what you describe, so a photo would be very helpful.