Series I forestay upper toggle.

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Peter

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Apr 26, 2016
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Macgregor 26M ca
On a Series I Vega, Proctor 'gold' mast:
Looking at my upper toggle http://www3.telus.net/sailing/toggle.jpg
on the forestay, it appears to have a 5/8" pin through the eye, holding
it to the mast, and a 3/8" pin through the jaw, holding the eye at the
top of the stay. The upper "pin" is actually a piece of hollow tubing.

As I'm replacing the complete stay, I'd like to replace the toggle as
well, but have been unable to find a similar replacement. Was this a
special Vega fitting?

Peter

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vegaboat

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Feb 5, 2002
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Hi Peter
Is there any evidence of wear/crevice corrosion in the stainless tube
(functioning as a big clevis pin) or on the mast tangs? On my Series I, #
935, I found no wear and just replaced the stay. The mast tangs were
fairly thick and hadn't shown corrosion.
I've not seen such a fitting in my rigging experience, but might be that a
spar company could fabricate if you wish. 5/8 stainless tubing should be
available from a spar shop, could be drilled for the cotters.
Ric Eiserling
 
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pjacobs55

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Oct 30, 2019
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Ric,
I'm curious: do you have a toggle up there? I suspect mine may have been added when the furler was installed, as most (if not all) furlers require a toggle at both ends of the stay. Do you have roller jib furling?

I could probably get a new solid 5/8" pin and install that instead of the tubing. Then it would have a shoulder on one end and a cotter pin on the other. The tubing thingy is held with two cotter pins. It would be nice to know what was originally there and work from that.

Peter
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vegaboat

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Feb 5, 2002
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Hi Peter
What I see (using binoculars) appears similar to your photo. This boat has
never had a furler, I'm pretty sure it's as built; I've had the boat for
20yrs. The backstay setup also appears similar.
Ric
 
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pjacobs55

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Oct 30, 2019
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Ah yes, the backstay. You're absolutely right. Checking back to my "just after purchase" survey photos I see it's exactly the same.

Well, as nobody has reported one failing, I'll inspect both fittings on the bench and probably return them to service.
Thanks, Ric!

Peter
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vegatern

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Oct 2, 2005
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Hi Peter, I have the same system, hollow pin and toggle, and believe it is original. When I replaced the forestay the rigger inspected it and said it was ok and plenty strong for my use, though he had not seen a similar setup before. craig Tern 1519
 
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