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by Tom Olsen
Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:32 am
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Upper Forestay Connection
Replies: 4
Views: 3862

Forestay Attachment At Mast

Use a split cotter pin (not a ring ding) but the key is using a custom made clevis pin just long enough to protrude through the tang and toggle and being able to insert the cotter pin without much if any slack. This keeps the cotter pin close to the toggle and it will not foul an hallyards if you co...
by Tom Olsen
Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:04 am
Forum: Repair, parts and maintenance.
Topic: Winter Projects ?
Replies: 15
Views: 11138

Maintenance

Remove and caulk everything on the deck that hasn't had this done in the last 7-10 years. Only use RTV silicone. RTV is a longer rated material but because of flexing, re-caulking is cheap insurance aginst water intrusion. Every year clean turnbuckles with mineral spirits using tooth brush and rinse...