lost a turnbuckle for a forward lower shroud when it vibrated off at 2 am. On the gulf of Maine. No chance of finding one (thanks Dave Evans for driving me all over).
Found a hardware store 3/8” turnbuckle. SS loops but body is aluminum with a “safe rating of 350 pounds” on the label. Added SS 3/8” chain links I had.
Put a safety line between the chain links, in case (7/16” double braid).
Will look for a replacement in Newport tomorrow, which a port tack away(jury rig on starboard, but may have to go on starboard tack)
Found a hardware store 3/8” turnbuckle. SS loops but body is aluminum with a “safe rating of 350 pounds” on the label. Added SS 3/8” chain links I had.
Put a safety line between the chain links, in case (7/16” double braid).
Will look for a replacement in Newport tomorrow, which a port tack away(jury rig on starboard, but may have to go on starboard tack)