shrouds

Hi all, My father and I have owned our O’Day 28 for almost 4 years now. A concern that arose last season was the sound of the deck creaking around our port side, forward shroud (to be clear, the “smaller” one that sits toward the bow, off on its own). This is presumably because the deck core...

I am replacing the upper shrouds on my 1990 Capri 22. They are routed through the plastic end cap on the spreader and I am wondering how to get the end cap off the old and onto the new shroud cable without damaging the plastic cap. Any guidance is much appreciated!

Does anyone know the actual strength difference between machine swaged and Sta-Loc connectors? I find many opinions but no supporting data.

Does anyone have experience or knowledge regarding pulling to 2 main chainplates for the top mast shrouds? I have one out for plate and backing plate replacement. The fabricator wants both or about 2 times the money for one at a time. I just started this research and don't have any other...

Ahoy! Novice sailor that has recently purchased a 2007 W.D. Schock Harbor 14 seeking others within the sailing community that can give opinion/advise regarding this little boat. I am especially wondering how tight the standing rigging should be (i.e. furler stay (forestay) and shrouds).

Hi all, Was hoping for some help/info... I've got a '78 25 Swing Keel. I'm pretty sure each of the six shrouds is loose, and was hoping someone could tell me what tension they should be at? Thanks!

I seem to have lost the original shroud tangs for the upper end of my upper shrouds. Before I get the replacement ones made up, I'll need to have the total lengths right. Would anyone care to post a photo of original H25 (gen-1; 1972-1976) shroud tangs, that go at the top of the mast, so I can...