Dave,
That definitely looks like a ball and socket that is not aligned properly. I would remove the tension from both shrouds, then clean and lubricate both ball and socket joints. Some 220 sandpaper would work. There may be some corrosion between the stainless ball and the socket. Lubricate with T-9 or your favorite long term lubricant. Jake Jake Brodersen “Midnight Mistress” C&C 35 Mk-III Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of davepulaski via CnC-List Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 2:43 PM To: [email protected] Cc: davepulaski Subject: Stus-List 34+ lower intermediate shrouds Here's my next ultra-paranoid new owner question: So, looking up at my rig from the deck at where the lower intermediate shrouds enter the attachment point to the mast, they do not appear to make a perfectly straight lead right into the socket. They both appear to take a very slight bend in the last 4" or so. No kink or anything, just a slight bend. Is this right, or is there a potential problem with the toggles in the mast? Attached is a link to a pic I just took. You can see what I'm talking about if you zoom in on the base of the lower spreaders. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjn5ipkmipy1j0s/20150814_143653.jpg?dl=0 Secondary, is it safe to completely disconnect these lower intermediates at the deck turnbuckles without throwing the rig too much out of column & collapsing it? (With boat on its mooring of course, I don't even have any sails bent on yet). Thanks all! Sent from my T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2
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