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Offline Phil Alderson

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Re: Scumbag nearly back on the water...
« Reply #45 on: June 27, 2009, 10:26:12 AM »
Ah ok, well it had the T-terminal ends already attached to the wires, but it looks like the pre-routed holes and backing plates have been carbon-epoxied over where the mast was repaired.

I think that this might be a clue that adding extra holes in that area of the mast may be a bad idea.

I have also used the loop swaged to the top of the shrouds which is the way forward for making new shrouds. If you know someone who welds stainless you could get some hoops welded to the T terminals. Although this can reduce the strength.

I do not know why everyone is shackling their trap wires on, I just splice a large loop at the top and pass the whole lot through the loop to fit in place.

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Re: Scumbag nearly back on the water...
« Reply #46 on: June 30, 2009, 03:52:50 PM »
The repair was from last years nationals (I think?) when there was not enough mast tension, but I supposed having holes in carbon isn't exactly going to help.
Our current fixation is fine, even with two on the trapeze, and one waterskiing  ;D .