| âI did this on my 26 about 6 years ago. Originally I just replaced the line as I didn't have the mast down. The sheaves were in okay shape and the wire / rope sheaves didn't chew up the new line. When I had the mast down 3 season ago, I replaced the sheaves. You need the mast down as you need to remove the sheave box to get at the sheaves. âI got new, exact size sheaves made from Zephyrwerks out of Port Townsend, Washington. Delrin with a brass bushing. $38 US each. While I had the mast down, I removed the topping lift and turned the main halyard into a 2:1 purchase by bringing it down through A Wichard, stainless steel saddle shackle (for the head of the main) and âback up to the old topping lift pin at the head of the mast. I know it sounds âoverkill, but I can get the main up now, right to the black stripe by hand. Just a couple of turns of the winch to set the draft position. (I replaced the topping lift with a Garhauer rigid vang. sam :-) C&C 26 Liquorice Ghost Lake Alberta
I am sure this has been on the list before, but I cannot find it. The wire to rope halyards on my 26 are done. I think I should go to all rope. Pros , cons Does anyone know a good source for replacement sheaves ? Allen Rhinebeck, NY C & C 26 Windfall
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