When used in lifelines uncoated wire tends to lasts longer than coated wire. The PVC coating is susceptible to UV and mechanical/chafe damage. Additionally, most coated wire used ... more
The following abbreviations are often used to describe various measurements on a sailboat. Precise technical definitions exist for each abbreviation, but the following is a list of simple descripti ... more
I have utilized various technical references from my library. These range from a simple definition to more technical explanations of the characteristics of crevice corrosion. As you can see from t ... more