[Rhodes22-list] Turnbuckles

[Michael D. Weisner]

I think that you need to secure both ends as I have seen the stays twist themselves loose, especially the forestay (when the roller binds).  The potential damage if the furling jib were to come loose is significantly greater than the inconvenience of removing or replacing the ring.  Since my Rhodes is moored in the Nissequogue River and not in daily view, the loss of multiple stays could happen over a period of time or during a bad storm without my knowledge, setting the stage for a disaster.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass  ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY



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From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Michael Corley
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 2:21 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Turnbuckles

I have used D-rings and tape.  Easier to get on and off for adjustments.
As Chris mentioned you only need to cotter/secure one end of the turnbuckle.

Mike
S/V Ranger
Hampton Roads, VA

On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 7:48 AM, Rod Ellner <rodellner at mac.com> wrote:

> I have used the jam nut for the turnbuckles for years. Works great. 
> Just ckc them once in a while, just like anything else.
> Rod
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Apr 29, 2016, at 3:50 PM, cjlowe at sssnet.com wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > If you use nuts to lock the turnbuckle, one of the nuts on each
> turnbuckle
> > will have to have left handed threads. Meaning the nut turns counter 
> > clockwise to thread onto the bolt.
> > I prefur to use cotter rings to lock the turnbuckles .  Think key 
> > rings, only stainless steel and smaller.
> > You probably know this,but unless Your getting pounded by big wind 
> > or wakes, you can remove any one turnbuckle at a time,safely.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> >
> >
> > I’ve got a question about the turnbuckles on my six shrouds.  Most 
> > of
> >> male or bolt-like pieces have holes in the ends of them, which I 
> >> assume are intended to receive cotter pins or rings, which would 
> >> keep the turnbuckle from turning.  But two of the bolts do not have 
> >> holes in
> them.
> >> In one case it’s lower bolt, in the other it’s the upper bolt, the 
> >> one attached to the wire.
> >>
> >> I don’t think I could remedy the situation by drilling holes in the 
> >> bolts without them.  I’m thinking I could thread nuts onto the 
> >> bolts above or below the body of the turnbuckle, and tighten them 
> >> against the body to keep it from moving.
> >>
> >> Would this be an appropriate solution?
> >>
> >> I hope my description of the problem is good enough that a picture 
> >> isn’t necessary, but I’ll attempt to attach one anyway, mostly as a 
> >> test to see if it works.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Peter Nyberg
> >> Coventry, CT
> >> s/v Silverheels (88/16)
> >>
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