Things that go splash.

[Ken]

Bolt

Sounds like it's time to buy a few bolts to make up a few spares. hehe

 

[GorillaToast]

There's a reason that bolt is bent, and it's meant to be used to hold the tack to the boom. It's bent so that when reefing, you can slip the reef tack over it to secure it.

 

[Bilbo]

There's a reason that bolt is bent, and it's meant to be used to hold the tack to the boom. It's bent so that when reefing, you can slip the reef tack over it to secure it.

I'm not so certain that is the case with this type of tack bolt. Getting the threads cut to align so that the bolt is pointing down when the bolt is tight would be a neat trick if it could be done. Now if it were like this sort...: http://www.drmarine.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DR-680

I use that bend only as a simple means of getting some leverage to tighten the bolt.

If the bolt has a hole through the threaded part, it may be for a cotter pin to prevent it from working loose and falling but mine hasn't done that yet :neutral:.

 

[GorillaToast]

I'm not so certain that is the case with this type of tack bolt. Getting the threads cut to align so that the bolt is pointing down when the bolt is tight would be a neat trick if it could be done. Now if it were like this sort...: http://www.drmarine.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DR-680

I use that bend only as a simple means of getting some leverage to tighten the bolt.

If the bolt has a hole through the threaded part, it may be for a cotter pin to prevent it from working loose and falling but mine hasn't done that yet :neutral:.

Bilbo, you could very well be right. I was just repeating something I'd read. I don't use it myself as I have single line reefing.

 

[Bilbo]

Same here. Although a hook in that area would be a good idea for that purpose.
What I Do need is a decent outhaul setup. I've been thinking and trying to figure the best and cheapest and I just need to get my act together on it.

 

[Merlin Clark]

Same here. Although a hook in that area would be a good idea for that purpose.
What I Do need is a decent outhaul setup. I've been thinking and trying to figure the best and cheapest and I just need to get my act together on it.

One of these at the end of the boom http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/blocks/rl308/index.htm
and one of these a foot or so forward http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/cleats/nylon-cleats/index.htm
or one of these if you like to fiddle with things while you sail http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/cleats/rl262/index.htm

 

[Ken]

Something to consider when deciding on which outhaul to install, inside or outside. If there's ever plans to install and use a Bimini adjusting the outhaul on the outside becomes near impossible, and will prove to be set once then left alone. Putting the outhaul inside the boom gives one many more options, much more control and will prove used much easier to use. Outside will also be 4-1, while the inside will be 8-1.

Buying the pieces needed seperately and using Amsteel line rather than wire will cut the price considerably and make it much lighter.

Just another thing to consider before drilling holes

 

[Bilbo]

Thanks Ken for the suggestions. They are always right on the money.