S2 7.9 Meter Class Association

I replaced my standing rigging last year. Used Layline and received the new 5/16 tball. Called Layline and they said to grind out the sleave about one hundredth of an inch. Used my Dremmel for grinding.

I have had a boom kicker for the last several years. Works great and I would recommend it.

You have at least 3 choices. Taylor Made 16 3/4 by 16/3/4, Lewmar Ocean 40 or Bomar Gray Low Profile 16 7/8 by 167/8. The orginal was made by Gray which is now Bomar low Profile. I used the Taylor Made and am pleased with it. I have a Bomar 16.5 hatch which could work with a little help that I will ...

When I purchased my S2 7.9 back in 1997 one of the first things that I had to repair was the bulkhead. The plywood had rotted out around the chain plate. The bulkhead is held in place by fiberglass. You need to take off the chain plate, light fixtures, bar by the head, and the table brackets. Pull b...

Instead of using a fiddle block for four to one,use two Schaefer Utility blocks. Place them on each side of the rod, using two 1/4" bolts. The Schaefer utility block is 505-38 or 504-38. All the holes match up and all you need to do is replace the bolts. This is same block that S2 used.

Schaefer has a pre-feeder --part number 1205-11.

Sorry Shafer web site is www.shafermarine.com

The replacement block that you need is the Shafer 505-38. This block has a 1/4 inch bolt that is removeable and fits the predrilled hole on the bar. If you want to go 4 to 1 then purchase two blocks and mount on both sides of the bar that comes out of the keel. You will need a 2 1/2 inch bolt to do ...

I am in the process of repairing my keel. Would be interested in seeing the 4 to 1 diagram.

jbooher@swbell.net