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Fabricating custom standing rigging from 8mm SK75 Dyneema replaces traditional stainless steel wire on a sailboat.Watch The process involves measuring shroud lengths, accounting for loop sizes and bury depths, and using Selma Norwegian Fids for splicing.0:27 Each shroud requires a locked brummel splice at the top and a tapered bury at the bottom, with Dyneema chafe guards installed over the line before final splicing.1:14 To account for construction stretch, the lines are tensioned overnight using a truck in reverse gear, which can stretch the material by several inches.10:12 After tensioning, the covers are locked in place with whipping twine and locking stitches.10:30 The forestay is measured after the mast is stepped to ensure precise rake, with a lashing gap left for future adjustments.11:41 The project uses Galego fittings and costs under $1,000 in materials.29:17 Proper measurement and accounting for initial stretch are critical to achieving the correct final length.13:22

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