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by prjacobs
Fri Oct 19, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: Rig and Sails
Topic: Rope Diameters for Running Rigging
Replies: 8
Views: 27982

Rope Diameters for Running Rigging

I'm working on the mast right now, and have removed all the old wire/rope halyards. I plan to replace them with all rope, and was curious as to what size line others are using. Looking at the sheaves it would appear that 11mm (7/16") is about a maximum, although 10mm might be a better fit. Chec...
by prjacobs
Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:45 pm
Forum: How to use Ballad Exchange
Topic: Location of posted photos.
Replies: 3
Views: 18349

Re: Location of posted photos.

Thanks Jesper. As a temporary measure I put a link to the restoration photo album in my signature line.
by prjacobs
Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: Hull and Deck
Topic: handrail for Ballad
Replies: 6
Views: 20428

Re: handrail for Ballad

Somewhere in the photos section of the old Ballad Exchange I saw a picture of a Ballad with stainless cabin top rails. I made a copy of the photo, and post it below, asking if the owner of this boat can shed some light on the origin of these fine handrails. They seem like a good alternative to wood ...
by prjacobs
Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:33 am
Forum: Photos
Topic: #1085 Ongoing Restoration Pictures
Replies: 26
Views: 79732

#1085 Ongoing Restoration Pictures

Hi, Rather than spend time uploading all my pictures again to this new forum (unless there's an easy way), I have included a link to an ongoing Picasa album that's kept up to date as progress happens. There's also a link to the album in my signature line, and I'll post an occasional update as progre...
by prjacobs
Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: How to use Ballad Exchange
Topic: Location of posted photos.
Replies: 3
Views: 18349

Location of posted photos.

Just a quick question: When we post photos, are they uploaded to this site or do we link them to an outside server?
Thanks!