Wire rope splicing or swaging: mid-coast ME

[FSS172]

I'd like to have a new bobstay made up. Any recommendations for a shop that does good work at a reasonable price and will take on a small job like this? Portland to Rockland. Thanks Jim

[rbgarr]

Nat Wilson in East Boothbay? He at least would know who and where in that area could do it.

[StevenBauer]

I could check with the rigging guys down at Portland Yacht Services. I'll see them tomorrow.


Steven

[FSS172]

Nat Wilson in East Boothbay? He at least would know who and where in that area could do it.Hey Dave - I thought of Nat.. and I do have to stop by his shop to pick up a sail. I've somehow gotten the idea that he only does rigging work as a part of outfitting entire boats, sails and all.... But I'll sure give him a call.

[FSS172]

I could check with the rigging guys down at Portland Yacht Services. I'll see them tomorrow.


Steven If you don't mind, that'd be great. I'll send you the specs and maybe they could even quote. Thanks

[FSS172]

I could check with the rigging guys down at Portland Yacht Services. I'll see them tomorrow.


StevenIt's 112 1/2", eyes at both ends, 7x19 stainless. I'd bring them the old one to work from. Thanks, Jim

[StevenBauer]

Maybe just give them a ring, Jim. 207-774-1067 Ask for the rigging shop.
I was there this morning but might not be back there until late tomorrow or early Wednesday.


Steven

[gimmellsmom]

Hi,
Wilson has just done a job for us, he came highly reccomended. And its in Canadian funds. Good for those of you south of the border.
Michelle


WILSON YATES
YATES CUSTOM RIGGING
BOX 111
COTTRELL`S COVE, NL.
A0H 1L0

phone/fax 709 485 2944
cell 416 209 7605

http.// www.yatescustomrigging.com (http://www.yatescustomrigging.com/)
email> wilson.yates@nf.sympatico.ca

[paladin]

What size wire and have you considered Sta-Loks?

[FSS172]

Maybe just give them a ring, Jim. 207-774-1067 Ask for the rigging shop.
I was there this morning but might not be back there until late tomorrow or early Wednesday.


StevenI'll give them a call in the morning Steven, thanks. Also thanks Michelle for the lead and the link, but I'd like to put the money into the Maine economy. Chuck, I have considered swageless fittings. I like their cleanness but I'd like to keep this basic (read less expensive) if possible. I've gotten good service out of the swaged eyes on the present rig; but the stay is little too long - its turnbuckle is almost closed and I really should be able to put a little more tension on the bobstay. But I'll talk options with Steven's rigging shop tomorrow and see what they recommend.

[rbgarr]

Chain and turnbuckle maybe?

[FSS172]

Chain and turnbuckle maybe? I really like the shippy look of chain; and I know you know many sloops, especially larger ones, do carry it, but I'm concerned - perhaps unnecessarily - about minimizing weight forward on this smaller boat. With 1/2" grade 40 chain I'd be looking about about a 20# net gain way out in front. Maybe my time in ultralight aircraft has gotten me over-sensitized to weight and balance.. : ) Your thoughts?

[rbgarr]

Good idea!

In my case, having gained twenty pounds "aft" it would probably improve my boats trim if I stored some chain up forward. :D