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Category Archives: rigging

ChainPlates: Inspecting Welds, Checking for Leaks and Retorquing

Posted on April 1, 2005 by Ed SulisJanuary 12, 2014

On sailboats a chainplate system must be designed and fabricated to connect the mast shrouds to the hull or main hull bulkhead. This major connection is usually hidden behind the cabin finery and is out of sight but should not … Continue reading →

Posted in Repair & Maintenance, rigging | Tagged chainplates, CS33 | Leave a reply

Genoa Car Overhaul

Posted on January 10, 2004 by Ed SulisJanuary 12, 2014

The photo illustrates a genoa car after overhaul. During the sailing season, the 1/2 inch diameter axle in the slide, that allows the pulley yoke to pivot, was noted to be moving forward. In a short time this would have … Continue reading →

Posted in Repair & Maintenance, rigging | Tagged genoa car, pulley, repair | Leave a reply

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