Ok not only do I come here to get awesome advice working with Dyneema...but cartoon recommendations! Now I know the meaning of the shirt! "your mom could put me in a purse or a pocket, you know if she really needs me to go..." Brilliant!
Slightly related: When I changed my lifeline to Dyneema, I used a smaller diameter but as a double line. That way we can pinch clothes to dry between the two lines. Never lost a piece of cloth nor a peg ever since. Also I used an endless loop so from time to time I can rotate it a bit the chaved parts get moved.
That’s a great idea!! What color is your lifeline? We had issues when they were new where the blue would wash off on our hands when it was wet so we wouldn’t put wet clothes on it, but it seems to have washed out all the loose dye and is safe to do now (and we use it but have suffered some clothing casualties due to high wind). That’s a great idea for when these need replacing!
@@RiggingDoctor I got 4mm white Dyneema. Just thought it was pretty, never thought a color would stain off. Downside is I don't use thimbles at the ends. I just looped the tensioner line through the "ends". If one would want to use thimbles one would have rig them in a way the can be undone and moved.
More amazing dyneema work. Will I ever be able to do any of those knots and repairs...? BTW: the snorkling was really good on the eyes and relaxing to watch. Fair Winds.
@@RiggingDoctor Wait a minute - are you implying that, as a consideration of space, you do not have the sharpest knife on the boat strapped to your body when you are on deck and on passage?!? Get a Buck Sharks tooth, an appropriate Gerber knife, an old fashioned sheath knife and keep it on your person any time under way! It may save lives and save your boat, especially since your standing rigging is non-metallic and can be cut away. Just my opinion.
Great temporary repair. I prefer a locked whipping though. This really illustrates the importance of checking for chafe and having the right tools to deal with it. How do you feel about Samson fids vs. Selma vs D splicer for dyneema or double braid with dyneema core?
I love your vids. Inspired me to redo all my rigging to synthetic using your instructions. No regrets. Easy. I found l differed in some applications for personal reasons after some thought, but your stuff is solid. Im fortunate to see your rigging up close to compare my thinking to yours. No real differences. Hope to see you in Jan.
Interesting, thank you - I have a protective cover over the Dyneema safety lifeline to protect from the chaff. Question, can one do the same repair to the Dyneema standing rigging if damaged? If not what do you suggest? Merry Xmas. from SV Skoiern IV
I have done a similar repair, but it’s the end to end locking splice (link in the description of this video). Our check stays have that splice in both of them as I made them out of four scrap pieces that I had (to save money at that time).
Yes, but I wanted to see how it would hold up as this was a test for me. I filmed this back in Gibraltar and gave it a test across the Atlantic. If it didn’t work, I was not going to publish the video. The repair doesn’t really show up though as it’s been in all our videos where you see the port shrouds.
Good point but sometimes the right way won’t fit for whatever reason. This is a functional alternative that has been holding up so far (8,000nm on it as of now).
But the proper way is preferable. I did this as a test to see how does it hold up and I’m pleased to say it’s working, otherwise I would not have published the video on it because it failed.
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Another "Atta Boy," Herby. Great stuff!👍👍👍
Thanks :)
Ok not only do I come here to get awesome advice working with Dyneema...but cartoon recommendations! Now I know the meaning of the shirt! "your mom could put me in a purse or a pocket, you know if she really needs me to go..." Brilliant!
🤣 Pickle Rick!!
If you need more cartoon recommendations: Inside Job is in the same wavelength of comedy.
Cheers guys
Great info Herby and company, just keep it coming.
Thanks!
Slightly related: When I changed my lifeline to Dyneema, I used a smaller diameter but as a double line. That way we can pinch clothes to dry between the two lines. Never lost a piece of cloth nor a peg ever since.
Also I used an endless loop so from time to time I can rotate it a bit the chaved parts get moved.
That’s a great idea!!
What color is your lifeline? We had issues when they were new where the blue would wash off on our hands when it was wet so we wouldn’t put wet clothes on it, but it seems to have washed out all the loose dye and is safe to do now (and we use it but have suffered some clothing casualties due to high wind).
That’s a great idea for when these need replacing!
@@RiggingDoctor I got 4mm white Dyneema. Just thought it was pretty, never thought a color would stain off.
Downside is I don't use thimbles at the ends. I just looped the tensioner line through the "ends". If one would want to use thimbles one would have rig them in a way the can be undone and moved.
White is safest for laundry ;)
Thanks, this is one for the reference folder. I don't need it right now but i know it's there when I need it.
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More amazing dyneema work. Will I ever be able to do any of those knots and repairs...? BTW: the snorkling was really good on the eyes and relaxing to watch. Fair Winds.
Hopefully you won’t develop any chafe to need to do the repairs ;)
My favorite kind! Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas!
Nice one Herbie!
Thanks! Figured I would show the right way AND an easier way to get the same job accomplished 😉
I love using what looks like a kitchen knife instead of a rigging knife, pocket knife or sheath knife. That the sharpest blade on board?
Yep! Limited space on board 😉
@@RiggingDoctor Wait a minute - are you implying that, as a consideration of space, you do not have the sharpest knife on the boat strapped to your body when you are on deck and on passage?!? Get a Buck Sharks tooth, an appropriate Gerber knife, an old fashioned sheath knife and keep it on your person any time under way! It may save lives and save your boat, especially since your standing rigging is non-metallic and can be cut away. Just my opinion.
Great temporary repair. I prefer a locked whipping though. This really illustrates the importance of checking for chafe and having the right tools to deal with it. How do you feel about Samson fids vs. Selma vs D splicer for dyneema or double braid with dyneema core?
Locked is definitely more secure! I personally use Samson fids for everything 😉
Great video! Thanks for the share
🙂
I love your vids. Inspired me to redo all my rigging to synthetic using your instructions. No regrets. Easy. I found l differed in some applications for personal reasons after some thought, but your stuff is solid.
Im fortunate to see your rigging up close to compare my thinking to yours. No real differences. Hope to see you in Jan.
We will be back ;)
Good stuff.
Thanks :)
I like you sail bags for your hanked on headsails! Did you make them yourself?
I had a friend sew them for me, but I gave her the dimensions for the bags.
Herbie that must be your favourite shirt at the moment! hahaha
Haha! Have you seen Rick and Morty? It’s hilarious (once you get hooked on it)
@@RiggingDoctor Sorry no... I'll have to make an effort now
When you get to the Pickle Rick episode, let me know!
Interesting, thank you - I have a protective cover over the Dyneema safety lifeline to protect from the chaff. Question, can one do the same repair to the Dyneema standing rigging if damaged? If not what do you suggest? Merry Xmas. from SV Skoiern IV
I have done a similar repair, but it’s the end to end locking splice (link in the description of this video). Our check stays have that splice in both of them as I made them out of four scrap pieces that I had (to save money at that time).
Could you have whipped over the chafed area to both tighten and clean it up a bit?
Yes, but I wanted to see how it would hold up as this was a test for me. I filmed this back in Gibraltar and gave it a test across the Atlantic. If it didn’t work, I was not going to publish the video.
The repair doesn’t really show up though as it’s been in all our videos where you see the port shrouds.
Don’t like “Funky”…Grandpa would say “If ya don’t have time to do it Right, when are ya gonna have time to do it Again”😜
Good point but sometimes the right way won’t fit for whatever reason. This is a functional alternative that has been holding up so far (8,000nm on it as of now).
But the proper way is preferable. I did this as a test to see how does it hold up and I’m pleased to say it’s working, otherwise I would not have published the video on it because it failed.