dyneema and kevlar standing rigging????

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by mistral, Sep 30, 2004.

  1. mistral
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    mistral Senior Member

    i'm thinking about re-rigging (shruod, forestays diamond and trapezes) my dinghy with aramidic fiber ropes instead of stainless steel wire. What do you think about it?? Is it a good idea??
    My most serious doubt :confused: is about the long-period performance of dyneema. I've heard some rumors wich spoke about quick lack of strenght of dyneema exposed to UV-rays.......and I live in a very sunny island.......
    Any experience about it?????

    Thanx
    Mistral
     
  2. dan coyle
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    dan coyle Junior Member

    I did kevlar rope on my 110 sq ft rig, and it was fine, but I put it through a tight loop and would refasten it each time I setup, so it broke. I'm back to stainless.

    At least you will be on the opposite side of the hull when the rig comes down.
    Dan
     
  3. Ilan Voyager
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    Ilan Voyager Senior Member

    It works well. I've used it on my cats using kevlar rope. The kevlar is protected from the UV by a braided polyester. Kevlar DO NOT ACCEPT KNOTS or it will break. You have to sew over "eyes" in SSteel.
    I think it will be the same with dyneema.
     

  4. mistral
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    mistral Senior Member

    thanxs Ilan and Dan, that was exactly what i was thinking to do, sew the dyneema instead of making knots

    fair wind
    Mistral
     
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