guzzis3 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hi, I was wondering if anyone has an opinion on whether I can get away with 4mm dyneema dux ? My 3.5 meter cat needs new shrouds and probably forestay. It's currently 3 mm stainless wire. The price difference between 4mm dyneema and 5 mm is large so... Also has anyone bought from this person on ebay or knows of a good cheap source of DD ? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-12mm-Hampidjan-Dynice-75-Single-Braid-Spectra-Dyneema-Boat-Rope-PER-METRE-/252727799113?var=&hash=item3ad7c02d49:m:mqqbMesmDvGtv-CkVGzaSBQ He claims it's the good Hampidjan 75 stuff. I probably need 20 meters or so... I need a sail aswell It's completely shot...and a batten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Buy Liros D-Pro XTR from Deckhardware - http://www.deckhardware.com.au/liros-d-pro-xtr-sk99-4mm You could also use normal Liros D-Pro - http://www.deckhardware.com.au/liros-magic-d-pro-sk78-4mm The only thing you'll find with dyneema is that you absolutely MUST splice it and you'll need dyneema specific thimbles to avoid chaffing. Likely you'll also need to run a cover over the dyneema if the sail comes in contact with it. All in all I'd just stay with wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzis3 Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thank you for the reply. I've never worked with wire. I assume I'll have to buy a crimping tool and get the wire somewhere ? Otherwise I'll have to pay someone... I like the idea of rope because I've cut my hands more than once on a broken strand or a sharp edge on a crimp. I'm having trouble finding dyneema thimbles, but the rope is so cheap I'd like to have a go. If it's a disaster then so be it. It'd be nice splicing practice if nothing else. Unless someone knows a rigger near brisbane ? I'm looking to buy cheap hobie 14 sail in melbourne, $50 plus $25 post. I figure if I cut the bottom 4' off it'll be near enough... Thank you very much for the links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Any marine chandlery that sells wire will do all of the swages for you. Ring Deckhardware on Monday and talk to either Phil or Mel they will set you straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzis3 Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Oh really ? So I can go to whitworths and they will do it ? That'd be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Whitworths do swage wire for you, just give them the eye-to-eye measurement and they will bang out the stays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzis3 Posted January 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Again thank you for the reply. I called them and they said they can't actually do the swages for me. They can loan me the tool and show me how. I have to say I'm not very confident about getting them the same length. How accurate does it have to be ? I don't suppose anyone knows someone in brisbane or abouts who can do it for me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marine WA Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Brisbane Catamaran Centre (Nacra Australia) 0733754911 Ring and give eye to eye measurements and end types required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzis3 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Oh yes I should have thought of that. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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