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Da Vinci’s Orinthopter

'Just a quick blurb on some art that we were privileged enough to be part of. The model of da Vinci's Orinthopter was recently moved from the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, re-cabled by Jim Donaghy (thanks...
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Reeving Halyards

Some people are daunted by the task of attempting to run-in or reeve new lines which run internally or cannot be easily accessed. Halyards for instance present the problem of, "how do I get the...
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The Dreaded Halyard Swivel!

~You may find that I am poking a bit with this one. Perhaps the British might call it "a bit cheeky", but I assure you it is all in good fun... THE HALYARD SWIVEL ...
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It’s a New Year…

at ... ...and we have recently moved to a new location!! Check Out Our New 44' Rigging Bench! That's right, we've moved, but don't worry, we're not far. Actually, we are...
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Inspecting Your Mast and Rigging

Your sailboat rigging should be thoroughly checked once a season. The best way to do this is by pulling the mast or masts out of the boat and running down a check list. One can...
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Going Aloft Like the Pros

This may seem a little long winded, but going aloft on a sailboat mast is serious business and should not be taken lightly. Serious injury or death can occur, so please take every precaution. In...
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Views from Aloft

I see you! Here we are aloft again. This time to try and (unsuccessfully) drop-in a new spare Main Halyard. There was foam inside the mast for noise dampening. This foam caused our plumbers chain...
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Spar Finishes

Today's spars are usually made of composite carbon fiber or aluminum extrusions. Both of these mast materials, just like old wooden masts, require a finish. Whereas wooden masts were typically coated with a clear varnish,...
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Views From Aloft

A beautiful day in Friendship, Maryland Click the image for a better view!We went aloft on this completely re-rigged Beneteau 411 to cover tang holes. The birds were making their way-in and building a nest....
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Which Radar Reflector?

A radar reflector is used to help make your vessel more identifiable by other boats and ships that use radar to scan for vessels as well as other obstructions. In the world of radar reflectors there...
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