[Rhodes22-list] Clew shackle and block blowout

[Geoff Farrell]

Ron, I had the same thing happen to me. Luckily I noticed the loose pin
before the clew blew away. Here is a close-up. Hope it helps.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ON_U-t3aHvbOD5H-0h_FXa-9sX-9D_9v-knR33w7Ywk?feat=directlink




On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Ron,
> I don't have the IMF, so I can't speak of how they are set up.  However, I
> do have this photo that was previously posted. Does this help? - rob
>
> http://old.nabble.com/file/p31553024/Chester%2BRiver%2B4-4-10%2B037.jpg
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Ron Kaye
> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 3:34 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Clew shackle and block blowout
>
> While attempting to set the main at a reefed position in a stiff breeze on
> Saturday, the sail shook so vigorously that the clew shackle came
> apart.  The only thing that landed inside the boat was a very small pin.
>  We
> tied the outhaul directly to the clew with a scrap of rope and were able to
> sail, however I'd like to replace that piece.
>
> As I recall there was a shackle as well as a small block that were attached
> and the outhaul ran through this to the block on the outhaul car.  I've
> looked at outhaul parts and pieces on the internet and cannot find what
> appears to be what I remember being there.
>
> Should I just get a shackle that will fit and attach it to the clew grommet
> and also to a small block?  The old one had a tension-type pin
> attachment.  Should I replace that exactly?
>
> Could anyone who has had to replace this part successfully please let me
> know a part # and manufacurer or a link to a retailer.
> Any help or guidance will be much appreciated.
>
> Ron & Lisa
> Nautisaurus
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