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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-04-2011, 19:31
Replies: 12
Views: 6,577
Posted By bassman1956
Re: Leeboard Pivot Bearing Material

Atlas Bronze (https://www.atlasbronze.com/)out of New Jersey had some much better pricing on naval brass than what I had found, and didn't mind small orders, and not being much more pricey than some...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-03-2011, 20:27
Replies: 12
Views: 6,577
Posted By bassman1956
Re: Leeboard Pivot Bearing Material

I've been looking into that.

It's all at the sheer line or above. At this time, fresh water, although estuaries are not out of the question for the future. Trailer sailor.

6061-T6 aluminum is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-03-2011, 18:51
Replies: 12
Views: 6,577
Posted By bassman1956
Re: Leeboard Pivot Bearing Material

After speaking with other engineers at work, and the weld shop, I'm opting for the 6061-T6 aluminum for the kingpins, staying with the C932 bronze for the bushings, and 14 gage SS316 for the straps...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-02-2011, 08:28
Replies: 12
Views: 6,577
Posted By bassman1956
Re: Leeboard Pivot Bearing Material

C464 vs. C485:

The C464 unleaded naval brass is very expensive. C485 leaded is half the price, but not weldable. I discussed this with the weld shop boss to confer. The lead destrys the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-01-2011, 13:57
Replies: 12
Views: 6,577
Posted By bassman1956
Okay, I now have new pivot blocks in progress,...

Okay, I now have new pivot blocks in progress, out of white oak. You can see them below compared with what was there. Increases the base area by about 8+ times, and should work great to spread any...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-08-2010, 19:52
Replies: 12
Views: 6,577
Posted By bassman1956
Here are some pics: ...

Here are some pics:

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_504928_0_5b6f749d53f5b7143d646ec0effba3f5.jpg
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-08-2010, 18:28
Replies: 12
Views: 6,577
Posted By bassman1956
Rotationally, there is little loading beyond the...

Rotationally, there is little loading beyond the weight of the board. Axially, when down, and the board is under the load of leeway, it pushes against the board rest on the hull as a fulcrum, and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-08-2010, 09:12
Replies: 12
Views: 6,577
Posted By bassman1956
Leeboard Pivot Bearing Material

I have a question concerning the deck mount of the leeboard pivot:

As originally designed, the leeboard pivots fit through the side of the hull, very much like the pics on the Sea Pearl website....
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