Jimmy, the coefficient of elasticity of 1 x 19 wire of the same area as rod is 110 vs 190+ (nearly twice as stiff). I get your point about hydraulically vs mechanically operated backstays, but not shrouds. What am I missing?
Thanks, Tim On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 7:41 PM, Jimmy Kelly <[email protected]>wrote: > rod weight vs wire weight is not significant....windage not any real > difference ..real problem with rod ,needs ends reworked about every 10 > years...back in late 70s ...cnc introduced rod on inshore design models, > as a marketing strategy...after using it on custom larger offshore > models..it did seem to enhance the product sales...as a mass production > builder.at the time it also worked out as cost saving measure..number > offshore racing yachts in 70s &80s changed to wire again when switching > from hydralics adjusters to new mechanical adjusters..and better wire > choices...rod was a good marketing choice.... > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] > >
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