Finally we have Dyneema Chainplates in position, plus we get closer to raising the Mizzen Mast, More watertight battery box progress and shiny new stuff.
We have been working on our Chainplates just as we have been working on our Mast tangs with similar goals of
- reduced potential points of failure
- a very Dyneema friendly rig
- simple for DIY, so much that we can repair or re-rig while cruising
Here we get to see our first Dyneema Chainplate Loop in position. We work on other tasks related to getting the mizzen mast up and there is always more to do on the conversion to being a fully electric boat.
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We are changing all the standing rigging on our 1977 Rival 38 to Dyneema synthetic rigging. That includes all shrouds, stays and even the chainplates for both masts of our ketch rig.
This is the 8th episode in our Dyneema series that will cover all the design choices, the practicalities of a completely DIY re-rig and then how it works out when we go sailing.
Our goal is a rig that is:
- stronger
- lighter
- cheaper
- allows us to sail faster
- lasts longer
- can be DIY maintained even replaced, anywhere in the world
We are refitting a 1977 Rival 38 for a Sustainable Sailing retirement in a few years. Three years ago, when we bought Vida she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all electric (motor, cooking etc).
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10 июл 2022
