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triley
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Initially Posted - 09/17/2003 :  22:55:38  Show Profile
I have a split backstay that is not factory made, but consists of a wire rider on the shortened backstay. One side of the rider is attached to the transom on the starboard side, and the other is attached to a vang on the port. This because the engine is on the starboard side.

My problem is that at the end of each season when I check my rigging I will have to replace the rider wire because it has begun to show signs of wear. Just enough little stickers to give you the impression that the wire will fail the next season, and if it didn't fail, would give you a number of bloody fingers.

What am I doing wrong?

Tom
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/18/2003 :  09:59:00  Show Profile
Can you post a picture of your setup ?

Without looking at it, my thoughts are:

1) The wire is being passed around too tight of a bend.

2) It is the wrong type of wire.

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25
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Steve Kostanich
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Response Posted - 09/18/2003 :  12:54:29  Show Profile
triley,
The wire should be 7x19 type stainless. Try going to a turning block with a larger diameter sheave, with a groove the correct size for your wire. You might check the current block for groove width and any sharp edges on the groove that may be speeding up the wear you are getting.

Steve Kostanich C-25 1119 Equinox sr/sk
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