Really need a picture. Can you post one on a server? I had similar on my 34+, fine line between perfectly fine and a problem. Is there a good local rigger to talk to?
John Sent from my iPad > On Aug 14, 2015, at 6:09 PM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Something's up with the ball and socket. They should be perfectly straight. > The bend is very slight that should not be a problem. It'll straighten right > up once you free up the joint and put some tension on it. > > Should be fine with loosening them up. Just to be on safe side you might > want to loosen-up the whole rig to avoid uneven loads. Pick a calm day, make > sure you put tape on the threads to mark your current setting. > > Hopefully all the ball / socket joint needs is lubrication. Make sure You > look at it very carefully inspecting for cracks and the overall state of the > mast in the surrounding area. I would definitely not sail it until it's been > looked at. > > > Regards > > -Francois Rivard > 1990 34+ "Take Five" > Lake Lanier, GA > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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