Re: Helyar roller reefing

Posted by Paul H (admin) on
URL: http://uk-hbbr-forum.61.s1.nabble.com/Helyar-roller-reefing-tp4030760p4030764.html

Steve,

Those riveters look ideal for the job, thanks for the links. I expect that 4mm and 4.8mm rivets are the most useful, as chandlery often accepts 4mm or 5mm bolts. I will get a selection of rivets and do some tests on scrap aluminium tube.

A bucket of rivets? That could create an entire fleet of dinghy rigs


I forgot to mention that Rob Helyar's website is here:

http://www.flexible-reefing-spars.co.uk/what-is-available.htm

Many Wayfarer sailors have successfully used his reefing system, which bodes well as I use a Wayfarer genoa. Rob's system is rugged using tough, flexible plastic pipe. It's ideal for trailer sailors, that drop the entire rig after sailing.

cheers
Paul