[Rhodes22-list] Swing keel help

Richard Stott ric at steelbone.com
Mon May 5 16:38:41 EDT 2014


That all sounds good.
My ‘ferrule blocks were in good condition so I left them alone.
The I had two eye straps with thru bolts - It was ugly.
Here is a photo of what was. 
I don’t have an after photo, but I used the proper size with SS lock nuts and rubber washers on both sides.
I don’t think it will leak. If it does, i’ll glass over the top.











On May 5, 2014, at 4:28 PM, Christopher Greco <chrissailorman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Ric ...just ordered some 1/4" sta-set from dynamic sailor and found 2
> replacement blocks from Ronan, #RF469... called single pulley ferrule eye,
> about $16 each...looks like the ticket. Will know better when I get them.
> These are the ones that fit in the small slot direct to cb. The blocks
> under the cap are attached with a double eye strap and in good condition.
> Screws look ok. Not through....seems like things are moving in right
> direction
> On May 5, 2014 9:12 AM, "Ric Stott" <ric at steelbone.com> wrote:
> 
>> I used some 1/4 low stretch that I had already- It's not stay set, but
>> I'm not sure what it is. it works and it was free.
>> I didn't have to replace blocks, but the two blocks mounted under the
>> cap were attached with 3" long #12 bolts that stuck up through the cap
>> and were covered with white silicone. I took a guess at how these
>> should be attached and waterproof - hope it works.
>> two weeks to launch.
>> Ric
>> s/v Dadventure
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On May 3, 2014, at 10:37 PM, chrissailorman wrote:
>> 
>>> Fine job Ric...what line did you use? And did you replace any of the
>>> blocks?
>>> Haven't been able to locate exact replacements for the ones attached
>>> to the
>>> centerboard.... Spoke with Stan and he offered some alternatives.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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