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Topic: shroud eye bolt |
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mmoncia |
Posted: 29-Jun-07 11:00 |
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Hi, I'm trying to convince all crews still using the old style (ring) shroud eye bolt to the new ones, to avoid breaking the mast.
I found that some boats have the same kind of fitting on the bow as well, where you fix the jib.
I imagine that there is less stress on the bow, would it be suggested to replace that as well ? any known problem ? |
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Stu B |
Posted: 29-Jun-07 12:38 |
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I would personally replace all 3, not just because of the smaller thread diameter, but also because they must be getting old now. They are not very cheap, but could save the inconevience of a breakage occuring in the future.
I must add that i am familiar with the buzz ring type fittings, which have a smaller thread diameter than the later type, i assume the ISO had the same type. It's been many years since i had an ISO!! 599 and . . . can't remember the second one, it was pink and called 'absolut bacardi', i wonder where they are now??
Stuart
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mmoncia |
Posted: 29-Jun-07 13:57 |
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Hi Stuart, thanks for your reply, I was able to find on W&W catalog the Item # for shroud eybolt, but I couldn't find the part number for the one that goes on the bow....
can anyone help me finding it ?
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Bob Ladell |
Posted: 01-Jul-07 15:51 |
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The general advice for some time now is to replace all three. The shroud bolts are larger diameter, 8mm if I remember, compared to the ring versions that are that are only 6mm dia.
W&W your best source - give them a ring / e-mail.
When replacing them make sure you use plenty of Duralac, zinc based stuff that prevents electrolysis between the stainless steel of the bolts and the aluminium frame. Without it the bolts and frame will rot. A good scheme is to check and renew the Duralac every couple of years more often for sea sailors.
Cheers
Bob |
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Andy Holmes |
Posted: 07-Jul-07 10:46 |
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Hi Marco,
Search for Y236 on our website its on this page http://www.wet-windy.co.uk/acatalog/Buzz_Hull_Fitings.html
Cheers Paul
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Shieldsy |
Posted: 28-Mar-08 20:49 |
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Hi, I am about to do this modification and am wondering do you have to use the item from Wet & Windy or can you use any M8 stainless eyebolt or would that put the boat out of class.
Reason for asking they are about £18 each, although they do look good quality
Thanks
Simon. |
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Pete Lindley |
Posted: 29-Mar-08 15:50 |
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They're not unique to the ISO class, but they are a proven fitting.
So if you get one from somewhere else and it breaks......
Do what you like with regards the eye bolt - I know I would.
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mmoncia |
Posted: 08-Apr-08 18:30 |
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Hi, any suggestion on how to drill holes in the alluminium to replace the Jib Tack Fitting ?
Any special care to be used (like putting oil before drilling the hole,...) ?
Wich kind of tip would you use, wich diameter ?
I was surpirsed realizing that the two screw in front of the plate are without bolts
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Bob Ladell |
Posted: 08-Apr-08 21:55 |
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When I did mine I just started with a small bit - about 3mm and then opened it up with +0.5mm drills to get the right size. I didn't use oil - didn't really need it in that thickness ( it's thin).
Bob |
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