YUANQING BLUENOSE - Peter Voogt [COMPLETED BUILD]

Because I could still easily reach it now, first the (Fisherman) Staysail Throat halliard applied:
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The line is attached to the side of the motor housing with a hook. The hauling part is set on the aft belaying pin on the mast foot. As described earlier, this sail is loosened and attached in its entirety. I had placed the top halliard at the main mast, also with a hook. Both lines are then crocheted in an eyelet on both top corners of the sail. The bottom 2 corner lines are loose and are attached to the sail when installed.

Then tensioned the 8 shrouds. With a bit of a relief, what I had devised for this mast has also succeeded:
1082 Shrouds.jpg
Al the 8 shrouds nicely on even tension and the foremast aligned in the sideways direction.
Before I started this I secured the foremast extra with the Jib Stay. It is mounted on a bracket on the top of the lower mast and runs to the front of the bowsprit.
The Jumbo Jib Stay and the Spring Stay are 0.45mm/.0017". The Jib Stay is 0.35mm/.0013".

Now I can finally fix the 8 shrouds:
1083 Shrouds.jpg
Where clothespins are once again helpful.
Regards, Peter
 
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RDN1954 said:
Admittedly, I'm using your build log more and more as mandatory reading than the original build instructions.
Very few stones are left unturned in your journey, plus the added details are a source of inspiration.
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Thanks for this kind words, Johan. For me it’s more like a journey with often unexpected (but desired) outcomes. ;) I am glad and honored that it is now also a inspiration for others. And that I helped pushing your boundaries.:)
Regards, Peter
 
Peter Voogt said:
Because I could still easily reach it now, first the (Fisherman) Staysail Throat halliard applied:
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The line is attached to the side of the motor housing with a hook. The hauling part is set on the aft belaying pin on the mast foot. As described earlier, this sail is loosened and attached in its entirety. I had placed the top halliard at the main mast, also with a hook. Both lines are then crocheted in an eyelet on both top corners of the sail. The bottom 2 corner lines are loose and are attached to the sail when installed.

Then tensioned the 8 shrouds. With a bit of a relief, what I had devised for this mast has also succeeded:
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Al the 8 shrouds nicely on even tension and the foremast aligned in the sideways direction.
Before I started this I secured the foremast extra with the Jib Stay. It is mounted on a bracket on the top of the lower mast and runs to the front of the bowsprit.
The Jumbo Jib Stay and the Spring Stay are 0.45mm/.0017". The Jib Stay is 0.35mm/.0013".

Now I can finally fix the 8 shrouds:
View attachment 356915
Where clothespins are once again helpful.
Regards, Peter
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Good morning Peter. First class!
 
All 8 shrouds finally fixed:
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Started with weaving the ratlines.
First put a line every 4 to keep the distance between the shrouds and they are not pulled each other. Also here only between the first 3 shrouds.
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Of course with the much discussed knots lately. In the middle with a clove hitch. At the ends with a 'Cow Hitch'. Both lower parts mirrors to each other. In the climbing world we call that a Lark's Head.
Regards, Peter
 
Pathfinder65 said:
Neat idea to place the lines apart like that. I think I’m actually catching on to this nautical stuff, but a “CowHitch”??
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Cow hitch - Wikipedia

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There they call it also:
"Girth Hitch, Lark's head, Lark's foot, Girth hitch, Ring hitch, Lanyard hitch, Bale Sling hitch, Baggage Tag Loop, Tag Knot, Deadeye hitch, Running eye".
So ........
 
Peter Voogt said:
Of course with the much discussed knots lately. In the middle with a clove hitch. At the ends with a 'Cow Hitch'. Both lower parts mirrors to each other. In the climbing world we call that a Lark's Head.
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Like I'd mentioned in the Dutch forum, I'm not sure if this is correct. See the log of @archjofo , he shows exactly how it was done to the later generation of ships. Dutch ships and older other ships only using the glove hitch on al shrouds.
 
Steef66 said:
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Like I'd mentioned in the Dutch forum, I'm not sure if this is correct. See the log of @archjofo , he shows exactly how it was done to the later generation of ships. Dutch ships and older other ships only using the glove hitch on al shrouds.
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Hi Stephan. I know the knots of Archjofo. I have mentioned it earlier, and have tried it and shown it. But for me not possible in 1:72. See —> My try <— Then I used 3 clove hitches. And now a up-date at the fore mast.
Here is my source —> “Cow Hitch” <— As a alternative, very neat and userful. And …… BL-AL-FI was pleased with the result. :)
Regards, Peter
 
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