[Rhodes22-list] Re pairing Mast Boom Car with a temp pin, reply to Art

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Art,

In the south sailors use DUCK Tape.

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
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John Shulick wrote:
> 
> Hi Tom,
>   I agree with Arts' machine screw solution especially if you have to drop
> the mast to install a new car.
> But may I suggest you find a long (3-4 ") machine screw with a shoulder
> (that is the part of the screw with no threads) and use a hacksaw to cut
> off the threaded portion thus leaving you with a smooth pin to get you by
> for the season. I don't have an IMF on my boat so I'm not sure of the
> length of the pin you will need so you may need some trial and error
> before you get it right. 
> 
> Good luck, 
> John Shulick
> 71 Rhodes Continental "Delilah" 
> 
> 

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