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Hitia 17 build, "Dolphin
striker"
USA
Posted - 22
Jan 2002
| Steve
Tellardin's "Dolphin Striker"... The photos portray my improved dolphin striker, one that holds the tensioning wire captive. |
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| The striker is two pieces of 1X3 mahogany epoxied together, shaped, then I placed a 3/8" or 9mm stainless round stock through in the fore and aft direction. Two holes were bored from the correct angle to accept the tension wire from the sides. It is built so only the upper half of the pin is exposed to the wire. The idea is that the wire will ride on the pin, and not wear through the wood striker. The unknown is how the wire will hold up riding on the stainless pin. If it doesn't work out, its an easy fix. P.S. I would not propose to use this design on larger boats. |
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