Jim
What is Salt Away? Who sells it?
Joel
On Sunday, November 3, 2013, Jim Watts wrote:
> David, my spin pole ends were seized when I got the boat; one responded to
> fresh water and PB, the other didn't. I drilled the rivets out of the
> sticky one and removed it from the pole, then soaked it in a Salt Away
> solution for a couple of weeks. After that, I gently tapped at the stuck
> pin with a hammer and wooden dowel of the right size, eventually got it to
> move a bit, and that's all it took. More Salt Away, more PB, more
> controlled violence, and it came free. I drilled out the end fitting to
> clean all the hardened salt out and the pin works freely. I tapped the end
> fitting and reattached it with machine screws. Now I flush it with fresh
> water a lot and spray it with McLube occasionally to keep it happy.
>
>
> On 3 November 2013 12:46, David Blair <dblair...@gmail.com<javascript:_e({},
> 'cvml', 'dblair...@gmail.com');>
> > wrote:
>
>> I have a 34/36 and the pole that came with it measures 14’7” from “mouth
>> to mouth”(ie: where the line would sit when rigged). I presume it is OEM.
>>
>>
>>
>> It was never used (by me or the PO) so now the fittings are seized and so
>> far have not responded to PB Blaster and other measures. Latest suggestion
>> is remove the ends and throw them in a bucket of diesel for a month or so,
>> but have not got around to that yet. If anyone wants a pole or has
>> suggestions let me know.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tx
>>
>>
>>
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>> *On Behalf Of *Jean-Francois J Rivard
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>> *Subject:* Stus-List Spinnaker Pole Sizing
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I got lucky at my marina's flee market this summer and found a nice
>> spinnaker for a 100 bucks that's almost perfect for my boat. For some
>> reason a prior owner disposed of the spinnaker pole / car and I am in the
>> process of sourcing those. Not wanting to pay 1,600 - 1,800 for a custom
>> new pole I found a used one that might work. I need some help to determine
>> my course of actions:
>>
>> My boat is a 1990 34+ (Also known as a 34/36) My "J" measurement is
>> 14.83 feet and the pole I found measures 15.7 feet.
>>
>>
>> - Can I just use it as is? I don't know the implications but it
>> seems to me that the pole sticking out 11 inches past the forestay would
>> not be a problem.
>> - If not I suppose I could cut it and refit the end?
>> - If I cut it, hoe much would I take out?
>>
>>
>> I might end-up buying new end fittings anyway just sot start with
>> something fresh.. At 350.00 asking price the pole looks like a good deal.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> -Francois Rivard
>> 1990 34+ "Take Five"
>> Lake Lanier, Georgia
>>
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