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Phil

One of the stays connected to the middle of the mast below the spreader has snapped and I need a length to have a new one made. I don't want ot climb the mast more than once!! Does anyone know how long the stays are?
 
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Jim Cook

Climb the mast to be sure.

When mine broke, I was told to climb and measure the corresponding shroud on the other side. Although most riggers can look-up the specs for your boat, there is no guarantee that you have an original mast. If it is not, the replacement might not meet original specs. The forward lower shroud on my O'27 is a different length than the aft lower shroud. I suggest you take/send the old pieces to the rigger so that he/she can match the threading of the swages (sp?). Some of mine have left threads and some have right-hand threads. If you want a referral, I really liked Rigging Solutions in Kemah TX. I only paid about $90 for 2 custom-fit lower shrouds, shipping and all. I got the new ones about 8 days after I sent mine. Call Scot Tuma at 281-705-3712 or check their web site. Good Luck, Jim Cook "Dream Chaser"
 
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Don Evans

A Word of Caution...

Phil, do you know what caused the rigging failure? If it "just went", consider redoing all the stays and shrouds. Your sailing on borrowed time. Your lucky it was a lower shroud. If it had been a stay you could have lost the entire mast. If these are all original its time to change them, and all the tangs, eyes and turnbuckles to boot. Rigging failure can be caused by many reasons, but time is no ally to them. You can also check all the masthead fittings, install that VHF antenae and peruse the sheaves and blocks up there. You may be able to coast through the season and consider it this fall. Don
 
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