<![CDATA[Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting]]> http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:31:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.cruisersforum.com/forums/../ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting]]> http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Have You Heard of This or Tried It? http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/have-you-heard-of-this-or-tried-it-33147.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:01:16 GMT I got this off a Tractor forum. Farmer may know??
Anyway, has anyone here heard of or tried this?

"anyhow we build industrial equpiment and lots of it is S.S. and yes it will seize as a small nick is all it takes, those bulk bins are great for having the stuff all piled up and one scratch will end up stopping the nut from bottoming out. one easy fix is to use a tap &amp; die to clean up the threads before you attempt to install them... the other thing is to install them SLOWLY. Oil or anti size don't seem to make much differance if it wants to sieze it will. what seems to help is a good coating of "milk of magnisia" the cheap phillups stuff you take for upset stomach, (works great for header bolts too! best stuff for them made!) the chaulky ness of it forms a slight barrier and will help removal too.

When I was in military it was the ONLY approved thread sealer for after burners on the B1 at the time. It seals and makes removal easier and the stuff wont react. as it dries out the magnisum is left and it will bite into the fastner holding it in-place untill you start to turn it, then as the bolt turns a bit the stuff goes back into a poweder form and acts like a lubercant againe making it come right out the rest of the way.

I have all my exhaust header bolts on with it and have removed them lafterwards with out a bad problem one. last tiem I took them off they were on for almost 5 years. not a one loose or seized..."

Extemp. ]]> Extemporaneous http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/have-you-heard-of-this-or-tried-it-33147.html Broken Mount for Boom Gallows (See Picture) http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/broken-mount-for-boom-gallows-see-picture-33106.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:10:23 GMT I found out that one of the mounts for my boom gallows cracked at some point, While out sailing the gallows suddenly feel back about 6 inchs on one... I found out that one of the mounts for my boom gallows cracked at some point, While out sailing the gallows suddenly feel back about 6 inchs on one side. No big deal right, get a new mount. I cant find one anywhere, although I dont know if Im looking in the right places.
Heres a picture. The gallows is framed with 7/8 in aluminum tubing and uses standard bimini mounts for 2 of the 3 mounting points on each side. The center mount is a fixed mount that mounts to the side of the cabin.



Any Idea where to find one? Or what to replace it with? ]]> b-rad http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/broken-mount-for-boom-gallows-see-picture-33106.html Adding Reef Points without Sewing http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/adding-reef-points-without-sewing-33045.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:03:32 GMT I just got a new mainsail and unfortunately it has only 1 reef point. I would like either 3 or 4 reef points so I looked into sewing them. Doing... I just got a new mainsail and unfortunately it has only 1 reef point. I would like either 3 or 4 reef points so I looked into sewing them. Doing it by hand seems pretty tedious, and sewing machines are expensive, and take up space. I am wondering if it would be possible to to just use flexible adhesive to add dacron to the sail to reinforce it at the reef points. I heard 5200 works for this, any other suggestions?

I'm not sure how to punch the holes and mount the grommets either. ]]> geckosenator http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/adding-reef-points-without-sewing-33045.html Mast Stepping at the Dock http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/mast-stepping-at-the-dock-33041.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:20:04 GMT I have an Ericson 29 with an "I" dimension of 36.5 ft. has anyone had any experience with unstepping a mast of this size at the dock. I am thinking along the lines of an "A" frame as in the attachment. Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated. I do have four kids that are willing to take a hit for the team and throw themselves under the mast if it falls toward another boat.
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]]> West Coast Cat http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/mast-stepping-at-the-dock-33041.html Dented Mast- How Bad Is Bad? http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/dented-mast-how-bad-is-bad-32891.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:51:33 GMT The thread title pretty much says it. I've got a dent in my mast, the marina put it there.:(

My aluminum mast has flat sides. The dent is at one of the aft "corners", where the curvature just starts, is 6-12" from the base of the mast, & I would estimate is .020" deep- at least, it is deep enough to be detectable by sight & feel, without specialized tools.

Is it toast? Is it repairable? Am I freaking out over something trivial?

Finally- who the heck fixes masts, & how might a repair be carried out? ]]> Zednotzee http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/dented-mast-how-bad-is-bad-32891.html Converting 6mm to 5mm Luff Tape http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/converting-6mm-to-5mm-luff-tape-32877.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:45:02 GMT Hi all; We finished installing a Shaeffer 2100 furler onto Jubilee this weekend. The luff tape on our headsail is 6mm, and the furler of course... Hi all;

We finished installing a Shaeffer 2100 furler onto Jubilee this weekend. The luff tape on our headsail is 6mm, and the furler of course needs 5mm or #6 luff tape. Is this a possible DIY project? It looks like there is a row of stitching on leading edge - is this installed as the name suggests as a tape, or a piece of rope fed into the pocket.

Chris ]]> witzgall http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/converting-6mm-to-5mm-luff-tape-32877.html Jibstay Roller Reefing / Furling Units http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/jibstay-roller-reefing-furling-units-32845.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:51:48 GMT Hello all,

We are considering adding a roller furling gear to the jibstay of our W32 (luff of 43'). I have used many models of furlers, but have never installed nor owned one, so I would like comments of the different units available. The primary sail will be a yankee-cut jib that I will, generally, strike when the wind comes up, although the option of rolling in for reefing may be nice. Price is not necessarily limiting, but I am not looking to pay way more for something without merit. I will install the gear myself and am handy enough to do so.

Considering Schaeffer, Harken, Profurl, Furlex, Spin-tech, Facnor, Hood, more? I would like a unit that is dependable, accessible, and owner repairable. I spent some time in the archives, but didn't see much discussion and/or comparison.

Thank you for your comments!
Aaron N. ]]> blahman http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/jibstay-roller-reefing-furling-units-32845.html Running Rigging Sizing http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/running-rigging-sizing-32811.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:21:08 GMT This seems a basic question, but I have not come across it it in the various books I have: Is there some chart etc for sizing lines for your... This seems a basic question, but I have not come across it it in the various books I have:

Is there some chart etc for sizing lines for your running rigging? The ones I've replaced so far I replaced with same as were on the boat, but who knows if those were correct to start with. ]]> Don Lucas http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/running-rigging-sizing-32811.html Furling Line Control http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/furling-line-control-32747.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:31:37 GMT We got to try out our new-to-us Moody 54 in some very stiff weather last month. It was blowing 40 to 45 with even higher gusts. The boat really... We got to try out our new-to-us Moody 54 in some very stiff weather last month. It was blowing 40 to 45 with even higher gusts. The boat really displayed her amazing stability and stiffness, but we had some problems with the rigging.

Sailing on the unreefed staysail and deeply reefed main alone was wonderfully balanced but did not provide enough drive, so we attempted to let out the primary foresail, a big yankee, a little bit. Unfortunately, the furling line was being handled by completely inexperienced crew whom I did not adequately instruct, and he let the line go, which allowed the entire yankee to unfurl. Needless to say, this was rather terrifying, but the boat stood up well and did not hint at broaching, despite the 50 knot gusts. I let out the sheet and headed downwind to reduce the forces while the crew struggled to furl the sail.

In the process I got a very rude lesson on how frightening it is not to have good control of a furling line in a big blow like that. In ordinary conditions you don't pay too much attention to the furling line, because it ends up all the way out with no tension on it. But in a strong wind -- duh -- it's got a lot of tension on it, and you lose control of it at your peril.

My boat is supposed to have the furling lines run through blocks mounted on stanchions, then to a rope clutch mounted on the toe rail, from there to a turning block mounted on a pad eye on the after deck, to be led forward from there to the center cockpit to put on a winch. One of our problems was that the rope clutch was broken and the line was led directly to the cockpit from the last stanchion block by the previous owner. So a winch is the only way to belay the line, and there is no way to furl with a primary winch if you're going to need the winch for anything else, and the secondaries (Lewmar 40's) are fairly small for the loads in a storm (plus those winches are also needed for the running backstays).

I could simply replace the broken rope clutch, but it is not reachable from the cockpit and would be fairly awkward to operate in a storm. Maybe I could rig some kind of jammer closer to the winches?

What do you guys use to control your furling lines?


Another question: if your furler jammed or your furling line broke in a storm, what would you do to control the sail? Release the halyard and let the sail blow out of the foil? That would make quite a mess. What is the accepted emergency procedure in such a case? ]]> Dockhead http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/furling-line-control-32747.html Storing Sails w/o Covers http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/storing-sails-w-o-covers-32741.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:02:15 GMT Just curious about the possible downsides of keep at least my main out in the weather w/o a cover. Will the weather kill them in short order? Just curious about the possible downsides of keep at least my main out in the weather w/o a cover. Will the weather kill them in short order? ]]> kcmarcet http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/storing-sails-w-o-covers-32741.html Roller Furler Jamming http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/roller-furler-jamming-32671.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:27:34 GMT Hi all. Wondering if anyone could give any ideas on my furler jamming.I seems to hang up at the top especially when I try to furl sail up.It twists... Hi all. Wondering if anyone could give any ideas on my furler jamming.I seems to hang up at the top especially when I try to furl sail up.It twists the halyard around the furler and forestay. If I take sail off it seems to work fine.I can spin the piece at the top of the furler that the sail hooks to and it seems free and I am unable to make it bind up.The only thing that I see out of the ordinary is it has a very slight bend in the track about 4 ft. from the bottom.I have tried shaking forestay while furling sail and it makes no diff.The more pressure you put on sail [ie. wind] the worse it is.I can see nothing wrong with the bearings at either end and have tried to lube w/dry lube.I was wondering if I put more tension on forestay to keep it straighter if that would help.The mast was just stepped and I am not sure if I have enough tension on all stays and shrouds.Any ideas and help would be app.Thanks :banghead: ]]> riptide http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/roller-furler-jamming-32671.html Sailcloth Weight http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/sailcloth-weight-32639.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:36:13 GMT How do I determine the sailcloth weight that i need. i.e. 4.5oz, 5.4oz, ect. How do I determine the sailcloth weight that i need. i.e. 4.5oz, 5.4oz, ect. ]]> ilikeraresteak http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/sailcloth-weight-32639.html <![CDATA['Simple' Sail Repair]]> http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/simple-sail-repair-32586.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:17:08 GMT being this is my first boat evything is a learning experience Now that the season in NE is over I need to bring my genny in fro some reapirs.... being this is my first boat evything is a learning experience


Now that the season in NE is over I need to bring my genny in fro some reapirs. All that it needs is a new wear/protective strip. Would it generally be a lower price to have this done at a local sail/canvas place, or at a bigger sail loft. Seems it would be the dealer verse local shop for car repairs.

Any experience out there between the choices (its a Doyle sail and there is a Doyle loft here, but it seems it is just sewing) ]]> Don Lucas http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/simple-sail-repair-32586.html Beneteau Companionway Keys http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/beneteau-companionway-keys-32540.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:36:32 GMT Hello, We recently purchased a 2001 Beneteau 40 CC. The boat came with only one companionway key and we would like to get a few more. ... Hello,
We recently purchased a 2001 Beneteau 40 CC. The boat came with only one companionway key and we would like to get a few more. Unfortunately our local hardware stores can't make them and the local Beneteau dealer said that the Italian company that made the keys is now defunct. Does anyone know where to get blank Beneteau keys? If we have to use a locksmith I figure we might as well have the locks changed.
Any ideas?

Thanks! ]]> kennjackie http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/beneteau-companionway-keys-32540.html Carbon Fiber Chainplates http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/carbon-fiber-chainplates-32538.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:38:49 GMT I read a recent review of the Hanse 630e which, as it turns out, uses carbon fiber chainplates. This seems like a great idea- no more corrosion... I read a recent review of the Hanse 630e which, as it turns out, uses carbon fiber chainplates. This seems like a great idea- no more corrosion issues. Is anyone considering something like this for a refit? Are there any disadvantages to a carbon fiber chainplate?

Hanse 630e specs (.pdf file):
http://www.hanseyachts.com/GetFile.a...e_spezi_GB_pdf ]]> Zednotzee http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f116/carbon-fiber-chainplates-32538.html