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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

11-07-2021, 04:52

Replies: 52

Is this acceptable rust? (Bobstay

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Posted By Manateeman

Re: Is this acceptable rust? (Bobstay

I’m pretty sure they are Sta-Loc fittings. Inside there is a hollow cone. The center wires go straight through...the outside wires are on the outside of the cone and are held in compression between...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

10-07-2021, 18:52

Replies: 52

Is this acceptable rust? (Bobstay

Views: 6,358

Posted By Manateeman

Re: Is this acceptable rust? (Bobstay

Buy a new piece of wire and new cones. Tef-Gel the threads. Fill the ends with whatever goop you wish. There are a number of videos on line which show you step by step. Or you can have a rigger do...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

10-07-2021, 14:37

Replies: 52

Is this acceptable rust? (Bobstay

Views: 6,358

Posted By Manateeman

Re: Is this acceptable rust? (Bobstay

Ive seen bronze wire ( it’s rare) but I would not recommend it...solid round bar stock. You can fabricate a lower bobstay fitting out of 3/8” x 2” plate ...two pieces similar to chainplates. Thru...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

10-07-2021, 12:23

Replies: 52

Is this acceptable rust? (Bobstay

Views: 6,358

Posted By Manateeman

Re: Is this acceptable rust? (Bobstay

Silicon Bronze. Machine it, cast it, weld it...it’s a great metal for boats in salt water. You can do all sorts of things to stainless but in the end it’s still steel.
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