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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-02-2008, 13:22
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Posted By schoonerdog
svTotem made a very good reply. My traveller...

svTotem made a very good reply. My traveller isn't 20 ft wide, but it's mid boom and extends around 10 feet so often there really isn't that much mainsheet out, even in down wind runs. Also in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-02-2008, 11:28
Replies: 15
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Posted By schoonerdog
I have a topping lift as well, always on. The...

I have a topping lift as well, always on. The hard vang from what I thought was there to not just support the boom but to restrain the boom. The restraining part was known to crack booms so many...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-02-2008, 09:57
Replies: 15
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Posted By schoonerdog
The professionals with lots of experience have...

The professionals with lots of experience have said that it's a minor crack, localized and we could continue to sail with it but not overload the rig. If it's something minor, I'm really thinking...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-02-2008, 11:29
Replies: 15
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Posted By schoonerdog
talk to me about the fitted sleeve option, I...

talk to me about the fitted sleeve option, I imagine I could get a metal shop to make it and then I would mechanically fasten it to the mast? As to the type of crack it's basically a welded on eye...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-02-2008, 08:15
Replies: 15
Views: 9,255
Posted By schoonerdog
Hts-2000 Aluminum Repair Brazing Rods

I have a small crack (1/4") in my mast where the hard vang attaches to the mast. I'm going to eliminate the tackle on the vang and a lot of the associated pressure as it's not needed and has been...
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