Matthew,

Have you considered a clutch on the mast? If you have it there, you can remove 
the halyard from the winch, even if it is under load.

If you consider installing a clutch on the mast, Selden has a clutch that can 
be mounted on its side. It is much better that way on the mast.

Marek
1994 #122 "Legato"
Ottawa, ON



From: Matthew
Sent: 7 October, 2020 12:51
To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Stus-List Re: Two questions

Thanks, Bill.  I have four brand new self-tailing winches sitting in my 
basement - right next to the two rope clutches.  In addition, self-tailers are 
on there now.  The issue is not freeing up a cleat, but freeing up a winch (by 
removing the halyard, which may be under load).  My goal is to go from 6 to 4 
winches.

Also, I have not ruled out putting the clutch on the mast.

From: Bill Coleman <colt...@gmail.com<mailto:colt...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2020 12:08 PM
To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
Subject: Stus-List Re: Two questions

I would advise you to put a search for Barient winches on EBay, and replace a 
couple with self tailers  and that would solve your clutch problem. They pop up 
occasionally.
Or, buy a Self Tailing kit from that fellow in SF, CA, for your existing 
winches.
I know, you think I already told you this before, but that was for your cockpit 
winches. Which I still think is a good idea.


Bill Coleman
Entrada, Erie, PA



From: Matthew [mailto:wolf...@erie.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2020 11:38 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Stus-List Two questions

Listers:

                I have two unrelated questions:


  1.  One of my winter projects is to dress up area around the small windows 
down below using some wood planking (or batten strips, or whatever you call 
it).  The cabin deck is cored, so the ceiling in the middle of the cabin can be 
screwed into.  There is no coring around the windows, however; just fiberglass 
(about ΒΌ" thick).  Any thoughts on how best to attach the planking to the 
inside fiberglass?  I suppose I could epoxy the planking in place, but this 
seems like overkill and a lot of work.



  1.  A second winter project is to reduce the number of winches on the deck 
around the mast.  I believe the easiest way to accomplish this, without going 
crazy and rearranging everything, is to use two strategically placed rope 
clutches.  To mount each rope clutch on the deck at the correct height, I will 
need to make a pad or something (like a winch pad, but for a rope clutch).  I 
could use teak, which requires maintenance; starboard, which does not; or 
something else that does not require maintenance.  Any suggestions?


Thanks in advance.

Matt


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