[Rhodes22-list] Boom End

[Steven Alm]

Rex,

My end cap is held in place with two little screws--one on each side.  After
removing the screws, the cap took a bit of persuading with a hammer before
it came off.  The hex-head bolt was fastened with a lock nut.  I just traded
out the hex head bolt with an eye bolt and a fresh lock nut.  Very easy.

Slim

On 7/2/07, John Lock <jlock at relevantarts.com> wrote:
>
> At 01:08 PM 7/2/2007 -0700, Charles Henthorn wrote:
> >Steve:
> >        I've worried also about the vang for the same reasons.  My
> > vang is loose, though,  because the hex head bolt doesn't appear to
> > be tightened which gives is some flexibility.  So I've worried as
> > much about tightening the bolt.  However, I cannot seem to find how
> > to access the portion of the bolt inside of the boom to tighten
> > it---how did you gain access?
>
> My boom is rigged for roller reefing, so there is a clevis pin at the
> end to attach the topping lift and main sheet.  It fits very loosely,
> so there's lots of play and no lateral strain on the attachment
> plates.  The end cap is secured with four screws, so it was fairly
> easy to remove and check the cotter pin inside for wear.
>
> Cheers!
>
> John Lock
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