Skusje;
I wrote the book on this so here is my two cents worth. Before raising, make sure all standing and running rigging are laying back with the mast. Just look at the turnbuckles before raising and make sure they are lying back. If you feel any addl. tension during raising, stop and look to see if anything is caught. Here is the big key, when the mast is up about 60-70 degrees, momentarily look at the turnbuckles and straighten them if necessary. Make sure if you have to drop the mast raise line from the mainsheet being used, tie that off for safety if not being held firmly in your hand. This is probably the #1 culprit that bends them as they get caught in the eyepads or turnbuckle chain plates before then during raising. Even with bungee chords, turnbuckle boot covers, etc., they do still get caught.
Replace the studs only but make sure it is either the right or left hand turn studs when ordering.
I wrote the book on this so here is my two cents worth. Before raising, make sure all standing and running rigging are laying back with the mast. Just look at the turnbuckles before raising and make sure they are lying back. If you feel any addl. tension during raising, stop and look to see if anything is caught. Here is the big key, when the mast is up about 60-70 degrees, momentarily look at the turnbuckles and straighten them if necessary. Make sure if you have to drop the mast raise line from the mainsheet being used, tie that off for safety if not being held firmly in your hand. This is probably the #1 culprit that bends them as they get caught in the eyepads or turnbuckle chain plates before then during raising. Even with bungee chords, turnbuckle boot covers, etc., they do still get caught.
Replace the studs only but make sure it is either the right or left hand turn studs when ordering.
I put some tape on them now to keep them vertical while raising the mast.