[Rhodes22-list] Boat parts

[Frank Goldsmith]

No problem, Carl.  Thanks for your advice.  I’ll e-mail Stan directly.

Frank

> On Jun 23, 2021, at 2:08 PM, Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Frank, sorry if I was misleading on contacting Stan. Text, I have no idea.
> I think his email is stan at generalboats.com <mailto:stan at generalboats.com>
> Asking the List directly may be a better source for information.
> Cary
> 
> On Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 1:51 PM Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com <mailto:goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>>
> wrote:
> 
>> Thanks, Cary.  Sounds like going through Stan would be the best idea.  You
>> mentioned texting him — is there a phone number you can share that would
>> work for texting?
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Frank
>> 
>>> On Jun 23, 2021, at 1:19 PM, Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Frank, for just the bent part I think it is at binnacle.com <
>> http://binnacle.com/ <http://binnacle.com/>> and their part
>>> # is 23749 and Mfg. # is 33-605. If my OLD memory serves me correctly
>>> the part IS a RIGHT HAND  1/4 -28 thread SS.  Online it showed $25.25 and
>>> is called a toggle nut. See the picture online.
>>> Stan sells the Turnbuckle for $35. Text Stan and see what is included but
>>> this seems to be a better deal overall and you know it will fit your
>> Rhodes
>>> 22.
>>> Stan most likely can supply both of your needed items.
>>> 
>>> Cary Tolbert
>>> S/V Whisper '86
>>> Radford, VA
>>> 
>>> On Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 11:53 AM Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com
>> <mailto:goldsmith.cf at gmail.com <mailto:goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>>>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Rhodes-Mates,
>>>> 
>>>> I recently replaced the sails on my Rhodes and in the process lost the
>>>> clevis and cotter pin that attach the forestay to the bow chain plate.
>> I
>>>> bought a stainless steel bolt with plastic washer as a temporary fix
>>>> (visible in the attached photo, if it comes through), but I would like
>> to
>>>> replace it with something closer to the original.  Can anyone suggest a
>>>> source?  Would General Boats likely have something like that in stock?
>>>> 
>>>> Also, I need to replace the threaded part of a stay turnbuckle that was
>>>> already bent when I acquired the boat about six years ago.  (I’ll also
>>>> attempt to attach a photo of that.)  Any suggestions for a source?
>> When I
>>>> go online, there is a daunting range of prices for various kinds of open
>>>> turnbuckle assemblies.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks for any help,
>>>> 
>>>> Frank
>>>> 
>>>> Frank Goldsmith
>>>> S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
>>>> Fairview, NC
>>>> Lake Keowee, SC
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