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Diameter of standing rigging
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5/32's

Zeke

No worries, I thought 5/23 was a rather odd size. :).


Thanks again for your help!

Paul,

 

I typed 5/23” in my message which was an unfortunate typo.  The size is 5/32”.

 

Vic

 

Thanks Vic!


I bought all new standing rigging from Ensign Spars to replace what’s currently on the boat. I’ll assume they are sticking with the original Ensign design specifications in what they are currently selling, so I’ll go with the 5/23” diameter you mentioned.


Paul

Paul,

 

Page 10 of the Pearson 1980 Ensign Parts Catalog, which can be found on the ECA website under Library/Historical Documents gives the diameter of the shrouds, forestay and backstay as 5/23”.  They also give the turnbuckle size as 5/16”, which may be useful for determining the size of the turnbuckle boots.

 

However, you can mave be certain that a previous owner did not install a non-standard diameter shroud, and 5/16” turnbuckles from different manufacturers may have different outside diameters, so I would recommend checking your boat first.

 

Vic Roberts

#2032

 

Hi all,


I’m a new Ensign owner.


Does anyone know the diameter of the standing rigging? I purchased new rigging from Ensign Spars and want to buy shroud covers and turnbuckle boots to protect the rigging and the sails but I can’t find the diameter of the wire anywhere in their product description or within the ECA rules, the only specified dimension is the length. Any help is appreciated.


Paul

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