We Replaced ALL Our Standing Rigging with Dyneema!!! Measuring, Splicing, and Stretching.

The Tula Shop - tulasendlesssummer.com/shop-tula/ We replaced all our standing rigging on our sailing catamaran with a type of synthetic line called Dyneema Dux. Dux is dyneema that has been pre- heat stretched to take all of the initial stretch out of the line. 9mm Dux has less stretch than the 8mm SS wire it replaced and more than 2.5 times the breaking strength.
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[@ericeiler7016]

This old sailor is very impressed with your attention to detail. Hard to find in some of the best boatyards. Keep on having fun with your sailboat adventures!

[@grantrichardson1215]

Wow! Billy this is a compliment. You are an aquatic nerd. You rattle off info about stuff and dimensions that nobody outside the boating community ever heard of. I think it's awesome!

[@liongod1000]

Luke is 'The Man' when it comes to Dyneema, came all the way to South Africa to assist "SAILING LADY AFRICA" in Port Elizabeth. Great job there Billy!

[@Sirena_Edonismo]

I love how excited Billy got when he saw the dead eyes. Just be careful, don't want Sierra getting jealous. lol

[@billys.5580]

Seriously taking a look at this rigging choice for my catalina 30. Including the deadeyes. Looks much better than turnbuckles. Great job

[@commander1338]

I must say Billy's attention to detail is better than average - it's good to see him make quality finished jobs. As a metal fabricator for 42 years making custom made marine hardware in stainless steel, aluminum, titantium, bronze, brass, copper, etc., etc. - Billy does his homework. Bill if you need something - I still have my shop just north of you.

[@bobscherrer5981]

Love that you have such great adventures at such a young age. You've figured out in your twenties what takes most a lifetime to learn. It's all about the journey.

[@tomd.3082]

Great video! Love the look of that Dyneema. That's what I'll be replacing my standing rigging with, when I get my boat. You two are awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@Drvanosdrand]

You two have done a lot of repairs/work on the boat and it shows ! nice work

[@ger155b5]

Realy Nice episode again from you guys, hoop to see you sail again soon.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@seanlathbury5410]

Another great video...and yes we like the combo of boat work and play. 👍 thank you both

[@jasongrinnell1986]

I Love the boat work!!!! I love seeing y’all enjoy all the labor you have put into your home! Looks freaking amazing.

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We love your channel and look forward to your videos every week keep em coming 🌊⛵🦞

[@revaclay1308]

Great video Billy, solid information and well explained. My wife and i love Jetty ! very well natured with her new friend..

[@cnc75adventures49]

Looks killer idk what I’m talking about so totally appreciate you taking the time to explain it👍👍

[@jbsanger696]

Great video!... Realy like the refit of the lines and all the work u 2 have been doing. Upgrading an older boat is a lot of work and you 2 make it look easy...

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Not too distant future....

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Jetty is such good help encouraging you guys. An integral part of the team. Luna is also super precious. Lab/Border collie? Reminds me of my childhood dog.

[@robertlaird6746]

I'm very impressed with your splicing and your new rigging! You do the best videos out of all the other catamaran KZbinrs on KZbin! Thanks so much for what you do! When I get my catamaran, I'd like to hire you to do my rigging but you will probably already be a millionaire and just want to enjoy life by then.

[@Sixbears]

Good video. I'm interested in what you guys are doing. Thinking about changing standing rigging myself, so it's super useful.