Hi Matt, I've found these spiral clips at local bearing and seal shop. Took in one of the old (non-stainless) and they ordered in what I wanted within a couple days. Since the manufacturer order min was some silly number, they ordered me 3 "samples". Jon Tebbens 78 Mega 30 Katherine
On Sun, 3 Dec 2023, 20:24 Matthew Wolford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Listers: > > > > Hope everyone is doing well. > > > > I have a question and a small project some of you may find > of interest. First, the question: does anyone know of a good source for > stainless spiral retaining clips for winches (to hold the drum down)? I > have some Merriman Holbrook winches with missing retaining clips that have > a 1.25 inch ID and 1.5 inch OD. McMaster Carr sells them, but not the > right size. I have also seen some of the other style clips (that use a > spanner wrench), but I like the spiral style better. Please advise if you > are aware of a good source for these. > > > > Second, I am in the middle of a relatively minor > maintenance project some of you may find of interest. Although I usually > leave my mast up while the boat is winter-stored on the hard, this year I > took it down to get access under the mast step for a keel-related issue > this spring. My mast is little over 60 feet long and weighs about 700 > pounds, and I had the crane lay it on four saw horses (rated at about 1250 > lbs per pair) for winter storage. Last week we had a wind storm, and I > checked on the mast to make sure everything was okay. It was not okay. > Either the wind pushed the mast over (including the saw horses) or someone > hit one or more of the saw horses with a car. I believe it was the former, > as all four saw horses were laying on their sides, and the mast was on the > ground. I haven’t had the time to comprehensively inspect for damage, but > on cursory review the mast appears to be no worse for the wear. In > hindsight, and assuming the wind pushed it over, I wish I would have used > only two saw horses. Distributing the 700 or so pounds over four saw > horses likely made it easier for the wind to knock it over. > > > > I do not usually store the mast on saw horses and plan to > never do so again. Instead, the yacht club where I keep the boat has large > styrofoam blocks for winter mast storage. However, I came out of the water > late this year, and all the blocks were taken. After the recent saw horse > incident, I decided to buy my own styrofoam blocks. There is a place in > Erie that sells them (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), and the sales rep > asked what density I wanted. I explained what I am using them for, and he > said the lightest density (1 lb. per cubic foot) should work fine. I > wanted to order three blocks but was required to order a minimum of four > (around $30 apiece). When I got them down to the yacht club, it was > obvious that the ones owned by the club are of a higher density. (I’m > guessing 2 lbs. pcf.) Nevertheless, the ones I bought should work fine. I > also noticed, however, that my lighter density blocks damage much more > easily than the heavier ones. For example, while moving a block in place, > a stay from the mast next to mine cut into the block like a hot knife > through butter. This was not good, and I can’t exchange my foam blocks for > blocks with higher density, so I decided to paint my new blocks with that > lobster buoy paint that was the topic of an e-mail string a little while > back. I ordered a gallon of yellow buoy paint so my blocks will be > distinguishable and clearly visible. While placing the order, I called the > retailer (Hamilton Marine) and asked about coverage. The rep didn’t know. > (As it turns out, it’s a little less than a half-gallon to put two coats on > one of my foam blocks.) Curiously, when I asked about coverage, the rep > said they get the paint from True Value (a hardware chain). I don’t know > what product True Value sells that is the same as lobster buoy paint, but > it would be helpful to figure this out and buy locally. In any event, I > have now covered two blocks with two coats of paint and will be using them > later this week for mast storage. I’m hoping the yellow buoy paint will > help them stand up to abuse. I’ll let you know how it goes. > > > > Matt > > C&C 42 Custom > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
