Metric Rigging

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higgs

higgs

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Aug 24, 2005
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Nassau 34 Olcott, NY
When replacing some of my rigging, I have been told that no one, any where on the planet, makes rigging in metric sizes. Sounds hard to believe. Does anyone know for sure?
 
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tsmwebb

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Jan 1, 2009
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Atlantic 42 Honolulu
higgs said:
When replacing some of my rigging, I have been told that no one, any where on the planet, makes rigging in metric sizes. Sounds hard to believe. Does anyone know for sure?
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Rigging comes in metric everywhere outside of North America. Wire, fittings, turnbuckles and the like are all available in mm sizes. The trick is finding an importer in the States...

--Tom.
 
Ross

Ross

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Jun 15, 2004
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Islander/Wayfairer 30 sail number 25 Perryville,Md.
A quick google search shows some but mostly for industrial use.
 
Gordon Taylor

Gordon Taylor

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Apr 6, 2007
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Hunter 38 Owen Sound, Ontario
Try Selden USA. Their rigging is metric sized and I was able to get metric spares directly from them. Interestingly their Canadian importer/ agent does not carry the metric pins and rings I was looking for....
 
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