Dyneema Rigging Q&A: Episode 1

We are completely re-rigging our 1977 Rival 38 with Dyneema synthetic rigging. That includes all shrouds, stays and even chainplates for both masts of our ketch rig. This series will cover all the design choices, the practicalities of a completely DIY re-rig and then how it works out when we go sailing. Our goal is a rig that is: - stronger - lighter - cheaper - allows us to sail faster - lasts longer - can be DIY maintained even replaced, anywhere in the world We are refitting a 44 year old Rival 38 for a Sustainable Sailing retirement in a few years. Two years ago, when we bought Vida she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all electric (motor, cooking etc). Our masts are both down and have been almost completely stripped, then painted with 2 coats epoxy primer (with epoxy filler between coats) 1 coat of two part undercoat 2 coats of two part top coat We have fitted new FR4 backing plates for the mizzen chainplates and are getting ready to do the backing plates for the main mast chainplates. Our Chainplates are essentially an overhand knot soft shackle with the "eye" above deck (the shrouds get lashed to this). The knot is below the backing plate. Not only are we fitting Dyneema chainplates we are also having a Dyneema forestay which means no roller reefing. So we are modifying our original sails to be hank on (with webbing hanks). We have upgraded our Bow Roller to support this. Lots more detail on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/ If you would like to encourage us then you can support us on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/sustainablesailing Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ #DyneemaRigging #DyneemaStandingRigging #BoatRefit