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Clam cleats are notorious for intermittent holding. As such, they are a poor choice for this application. IIRC, my 1981 C22 #10496... -
OS2Dude replied to the thread Aft cleat for Jib Sheets?.I added aft cleats (Actual horned cleats, not jam or clam ones) to my 1985 Catalina 30 which I single handed all the time. Don't forget... -
Such complaints miss the elegance of a small step for a dainty foot while boarding a magnificent ship.:biggrin::biggrin: -
Alan K replied to the thread H340 Mainsail Outhaul system mystery....The sheave and jammer on my 380 is where the outhaul line exits the boom. There is a sliding car with another sheave within the boom...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Electric toilet.Wire size is based on 2 factors, the current being carried and the length of the wire from the power source to the device and back to...
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Indysailor replied to the thread Aft cleat for Jib Sheets?.I may need a photo because I'm not quite understanding how you can even reach the winches to load/unload if you can't get to the cleats. -
Ccolemj replied to the thread Electric toilet.We have two of those. Maybe they draw 15A, but the flush cycle is so short that it doesn't matter - like others have said. Mark
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Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Electric toilet.You’ll have no problem with that amount of load and duration. 15 amps is pretty minimal compared to the couple hundred amps or more a... -
Schaefer | SKU: SCH60-78 Schaefer Cleat, Jam, 4"(102mm), Silver Schaefer | SKU: SCH70-17 Schaefer Fast Entry Cam Cleat Assembly... -
Richard19068 replied to the thread Aft cleat for Jib Sheets?.Schaefer | SKU: SCH60-78 Schaefer Cleat, Jam, 4"(102mm), Silver Schaefer | SKU: SCH70-17 Schaefer Fast Entry Cam Cleat Assembly... -
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Don S/V ILLusion replied to the thread Electric toilet.And what size battery bank do you have? The load would be calculated in amp-hours, not minutes. -
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I use a spray of Corrosion Block to slow down the corrosion. -
heritage replied to the thread Packing Gland.It could be teflon packing that is squeezed so tightly that the ends can't be seen. Have you tried digging into it with a sharp dental pick? -
Hayden Watson replied to the thread Aft cleat for Jib Sheets?.Both my Clipper 26 and Catalina 30 had jam cleats for the headsail sheets, and they never let loose when I did not want them to...
