Raising the Mast
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They replace the existing adjusters. I measured my adjusters and they are within the range of these. Mine have 17 holes and these have 7 so fine adjustment isn't possible. I can live with that over being thrown to the cockpit floor and attacked by the mast. If you go to the link at Duckworks there is a hole-to-hole specification.
Stickinthemud may have more info.
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Great. Thanks for the info. By the way Tater... I grew up just down the road from Logan Martin Lake in Talladega. Nice area.
I know Talladega well.
The area near the dam has plenty of open water. I want to try Guntersville soon.
Sorry, I can't shine much light on your question, Jeremy. My boat came with, so I don't know whether or not the po had to get new shrouds. If you find you do, I can highly recommend Dwyer.com. They are the original hardware manufacturer for the 170. Oddly enough, they do not carry the tensioners, at least that I could find.
Jeremy, my adjusters are somewhere between here and Kent WA. Delivery is scheduled for Thursday. I plan to put them on and go driveway sailing. I'll report back.
Jeremy, I have the adjusters.
In my case, position 2 adds about 1.75 inches when open. I'll install and test. If this isn't optimal, I should be able to incline the mast partially and set in the tabernacle. (Who names this stuff?)
In my case, position 2 adds about 1.75 inches when open. I'll install and test. If this isn't optimal, I should be able to incline the mast partially and set in the tabernacle. (Who names this stuff?)
If my experience is any indicator, that additional length will be enough to get the base of the mast inserted at the tabernacle.
I had to laugh at your "who names this stuff" comment. Just yesterday, I was musing on the number of terms the apply to boats and only to boats:
Fore and Aft, instead of front and back.
Port and Starboard, instead of left and right.
Under steam, instead of under power
Others include:
Whisker pole
Lazarette
Athwartship
Halyard
Sheet
Coaming
Gunwale
Charley Noble
...and hundreds more, I'm sure.
I had to laugh at your "who names this stuff" comment. Just yesterday, I was musing on the number of terms the apply to boats and only to boats:
Fore and Aft, instead of front and back.
Port and Starboard, instead of left and right.
Under steam, instead of under power
Others include:
Whisker pole
Lazarette
Athwartship
Halyard
Sheet
Coaming
Gunwale
Charley Noble
...and hundreds more, I'm sure.
I spent a few years in the Air Force. Some of that time was at school on a Navy Base. That was culture shock on steroids. It was like someone had the job of renaming common items to fit a maritime culture.
Yesterday I put one guide on the trailer. Today the other. The boat is back on the trailer.
I suppose knowing all that lingo would add to the esprit de corps. One of my favorite is "lazarette", which, as you probably know, is where they put the dead bodies.
Great. Thanks for the info. It looks like installing them with the existing shrouds shouldn't be a problem. In my case, I am ordering new standing rigging and wanted to make sure the standard length stays would fit the levers put in place by the previous owner. Those levers do make stepping the mast very easy.
Now with no fingernails, the adjusters are on. How I hate those rings! One of the quick release pins didn't have good retention. I found it loose in the package. DW is sending a new one.
I had 3 that hit position 2. One hit at 1. The Wx is bad until Friday. I will raise the mast and see how this works.
I am at the far end of adjustment. Is there any reason for not using the old adjusters at the mast end to add an inch or two to the shrouds? I can see an easy 4+ inches to be gained if necessary.
I had 3 that hit position 2. One hit at 1. The Wx is bad until Friday. I will raise the mast and see how this works.
I am at the far end of adjustment. Is there any reason for not using the old adjusters at the mast end to add an inch or two to the shrouds? I can see an easy 4+ inches to be gained if necessary.
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That makes perfect sense as long as you can get proper tension. I would try to make it work without them though, if at all possible. Those stupid rings are notorious for snagging sheets and halyards. The fewer of them the better. If you order new stays, you may want to have the length adjusted accordingly for a cleaner rig.
Yeah, those pins give me the willies sometimes. I have changed mine out for this type of bimini top pin:
If I recall correctly, I had to stretch the spring out to make sure the crosspiece stays flat against the fitting. With this kind of pin, I don't worry about it working its way free.
Yeah, those pins give me the willies sometimes. I have changed mine out for this type of bimini top pin:
TACO® Bimini Top Stainless Steel 1/4" Toggle Pins with Cable
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If I recall correctly, I had to stretch the spring out to make sure the crosspiece stays flat against the fitting. With this kind of pin, I don't worry about it working its way free.
Once-upon-a-time, I could have fabricated stays. I hope mine last a while.
Someone suggested PTO pins. I have one of those at the furler.
Someone suggested PTO pins. I have one of those at the furler.
Yes, those would work too if you can find the right size in stainless steel. Unless you keep your boat in the garage anything else is subject to rust.
Stickinthemud gets 2 gold stars. I rested the top end of the mast on a 6' ladder and the base went in without a struggle. I didn't step the mast, no need. I need a ladder regardless, so I am good.
