[Rhodes22-list] Problem with Main Sail shackle with screw pin

[Michael Hellyar]

Consult the manufacturer if it's brand new. You should not go out again until the gear is fixed and you are accompanied by an experienced sailor or you get sailing lessons at a community sailing center or sailing club. Fair warning; if you screw up again and damage your vessel the marine insurance will either be very expensive or not even available. Do it right and you can look forward to safe and pleasant sailing.

Mike Hellyar
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On Jun 17, 2013, at 4:45 PM, Mrbabs <Marc at babineauins.com> wrote:

> Hello All
> 
> Just splashed the new boat this weekend and ran into a problem. We are
> totally new to sailing so please forgive the non-sailing lingo.
> 
> While tacking, the main sail block & tackle arrangement departed the
> traveler bar, flew past my face following the boom. While trying not to fall
> overboard and yelling appropriate sailing cuss words, I found a small
> shackle and screw pin on the floor of the cockpit. With limited ability to
> steer it was very difficult to re-attach the block & tackle with the mail
> sail and boom flying around.
> 
> So my question - why the heck is such an important piece of hardware
> attached to the traveler with a screw pin that can fall out and wreak havoc? 
> Is this normal? Should I replace this with a shackle containing a locking
> pin or am I just adding Locktight to the screw threads? 
> 
> I feel like an idiot for asking, but is there any other hardware that can
> come undone so quickly?  Does anyone have a "pre-flight" hardware inspection
> list they use before shoving off?
> 
> If the shackle and or pin had not landed in the cockpit, I don't think I
> couldn't have made it home. Unless you're going to suggest a MacGyver
> maneuver using a winch!
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> 
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