Has anyone considered the use of the non-swaged/nico-compressed terminal
fittings (Sta-Lok, Norseman, etc.) in lieu of the OEM (I think?)
thimbles on their P-19 stays and shrouds? I am doing some standing
rigging repair work on our 19, and also considering the installion of a
pair of these terminals along with a slightly larger forestay (probably
1x19 5/32" in place of the existing 1x19 1/8"), along with toggles and a
new turnbuckle. Does anybody out there have any experience with these
terminals? They are beautiful pieces of equipment, and probably highly
reliable, but given the considerable expense are they worth it to
install? Opinions, recommendations, comments, and experiences would be
most appreciated.
Speaking of standing rigging, I have come across a few references
(Henderson, 1991, Understanding Rigs and Rigging. Revised Ed. in
particular) which scorn the practice of wrapping 1x19 around small
thimbles as is done on the P-19 (or at least it is on my 1988 vintage
P-19.) This is seen as possibly compromising the strength and ultimately
the reliability of the wire to sufficient degree to be: "not entirely
safe." If it is in fact "not entirely safe" to terminate the wire
components of the standing rigging in this manner why are our boats
configured as such? Is this information better suited to larger boats
and best not extrapolated down to boats of the Potter class, or should
such statements be heeded? Any opinions on this one?
Thanks for the feedback...
Paul
1988 P-19 #455 "Sherman Potter"
Kill Devil Hills, NC