Lifesling mounting..

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roy

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Feb 1, 2009
186
2 270 soldiers point
2 things..

-What is the best way to mount a lifesling to the aft rails on the Vega? Have I seen a wire cage type mount somewhere?

-There are two barrel bolts on the first step into the cabin. Any idea where I can come up with one? Anybody know of any Vegas that are being sold as parts?

Thanks,
Roy
 
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vega1860

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Apr 28, 2000
691
I'd get the Lifesling mount from West Marine or other chandlery that
carries Lifesling. I found a bulkhead mounting kit at West a
href="http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/click?lid=41000000013671416"lifesling
mount/a but they don't carry a rail mount. I did a quick Google
for the rail mount kit but came up empty. One place shows it as "Discontinued".

The barrel bolts on the engine cover of my Vega are nothing
special. You should be able to get them almost anywhere but here's a
selection that won't rust. a
href="http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/click?lid=41000000013671576"Barrel
Bolts/a
You can order them online.

Chuck Rose
Lealea, V1860
Honolulu

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At 07:14 PM 1/20/2007, you wrote:
 
G

groundhogyh

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May 30, 2006
1,075
Hi Chuck,
The barrel bolts on our boat are significantly more narrow than those I have seen on the web. Ours mount on the very edge of the wood.
Roy
 
V

vega272002

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Aug 23, 2000
30
I mounted my Lifesling to the stern rail with the velcro straps attached to
the cover. Lifesling shackle was attached to stern cleat. Worked for ten
years. Jim, former owner of 2902.
 
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groundhogyh

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May 30, 2006
1,075
Thanks Jim.
I will take another look. I haven't tried mounting it yet, but I noticed that the vega has just one horizontal bar across the top of the back rail. It looked to me that the lifesling needed two horizontal bars to match up with the velcro straps. Maybe you tied it to one of the vertical bars.
rb
 
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Trevykins

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Nov 11, 2016
96
Nimble Arctic Toronto
Ahoy Gang, launch day is fast approaching and I am about to order some
parts from Steve. I am told that I need to replace lower rudder
bushing. Reviewing old messages, I saw the one below and was wondering
if anyone can describe how to actually replace the lower rudder
bushing. Is it simply a matter of removing the shoe, or do you have to
remove the rudder shaft etc. Thanks, Trev -- V2915 Mystic Rose
 
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stevebirch2002

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Nov 8, 2001
1,818
Hi Trev

Just remove the two stainless bolts of the rudder shoe. The shoe will
now come away. Take old bush out and put the new one in. Eezy Peezy.
Bushing available and in stock!!

Cheers

Steve B
 
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pjacobs55

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Oct 30, 2019
1,459
How to know if it needs replacement? What is the failure mode (rudder fall out?)Nicholas Walsh
Nicholas H. Walsh P.A.
111 Commercial Street
Portland Maine 04101
Tel. 207/772-2191
fax 207/774-3940

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stevebirch2002

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Nov 8, 2001
1,818
Rudder cant fall out. Should be changed if sign of wear. Can only be
checked out of the water unless you are a diver!

Cost is negligble £12

Cheers

Steve B
 
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