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Dynema steering cables : C400 Mkii
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I just watched YT channel Sailing Parlay Revival (https://youtu.be/7Az0Fab0Em8) about updating the steering cable on a Lagoon 400. Similar diameter stainless steel cable rope being updated to Dynema 7mm with Brummell lock splices at each end, reusing the swaged ends just adding a loop at the rudder end. Good opportunity to remove the annoying tapping that comes from the right harmonic/rpm in the after cabin (yes tension might be a tad tight) but 20 yo cables that have limited shelf life and better options now available.
Anyone done this already? If so how long are each cable? I think this is a relatively easy project by using the old cable as a messenger precluding any serious headliner removal with most work at the steering stations and rudder quadrant. Cheers! -- Catalina 400 MKii #190 Bellevue, WA |
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The headliner comes down easy. I think dyneema in place of wire cable is cool and all but I don’t see any issues that would make me want to change it. I replaced the broken rudder alone in the water. I hear noises from my cables but I can live with that. It would be easy to follow the cable with dyneema. It’s a cool idea and if I had ambition and time, I’d be all about it. Aloha Sailboat Kolea On Oct 28, 2021, at 12:07 PM, Stefan Damstrom <sdamstrom@...> wrote:
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Tom Sokoloski
Stefan,
I readily admit to not knowing much about exotic ropes, but one caution I have read about is chafe. With annual (or more frequent) inspections of my steering cables to catch any problems developing, I would be hesitant to change. Just my $0.02. Tom Soko Juniper #307 Noank, CT On the hard in Glastonbury, CT -- Tom Soko Juniper #307 Noank, CT |
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