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| Author: | mike bassing [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Mast Support Cables |
Be gentle I'm a newbie, question, my new to me hobie 16 has nylon rope covering the mast cables, I've seen a coulple like that but not many. What is the purpose of this? it doesn't appear to be structural. Thanks, Mike |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:51 pm ] |
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Rope? There may be a coating or a plastic sleeve over a bare wire. This helps to limit wear on the sails where the wires come in contact. Coated wires have been standard for many years (80's?) |
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| Author: | mdgann [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | nomenclature |
By the way, those "Mast Cables" are shrouds. Should be two of them, one on the Starboard side and one on the Port. |
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| Author: | wannahobie [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:08 pm ] |
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Also is it possible that a PO wrapped the shrouds in nylon rope in an attempt to cover 'old' uncovered wires? Who knows. At any rate, if you don't know if they were ever replaced, then probably time to put new shrouds on. In general they should be replaced every 3 years or so if sailed regularly. EDIT: And don't be afraid to ask questions. We were all newbies once upon a time! |
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