Re: Stus-List Replace mast sheaves

2018-03-09 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
If your mast was built by Offshore Spars they still stock most of the parts, plus others: https://store.offshorespars.com/collections/sheaves/products/aluminum-machined-sheave-with-bronze-bushing Goosenecks too: https://store.offshorespars.com/search?type=product&q=gooseneck Ken H. On 9 March

Re: Stus-List Replace mast sheaves

2018-03-09 Thread ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List
You don't have to remove the top plate. Take the tension off the halyards, or the sheaves will get pulled down into the mast. Turn the mast so the sheaves are facing down. If the spindle is attached to the metal tab (not all of mine were), just pull it out, remove the old sheave and insert the n

Re: Stus-List Replace mast sheaves

2018-03-09 Thread Patrick Davin via CnC-List
Easy unless it's not - which I find is true of most boat projects. Old boat, old mast, I found my clevis pin was quite stuck / seized and the cover plate sheared off. My mast didn't have an opposing hole (not sure if yours does). I wrote about this in this blog post: https://svviolethour.com/2017

Re: Stus-List Replace mast sheaves

2018-03-09 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Yep pretty much as easy as you described. You may find that the fit is tight enough that you need a punch or screw driver through the smaller hole on the other side to push the pin out. Ed Louchard at Zephyrwerks makes a great product and is willing to take input on what you have currently, what

Re: Stus-List Replace mast sheaves

2018-03-09 Thread John McKay via CnC-List
Yes Take a picture with the top plate off John on EnterpriseC&C 33 MK II On Friday, March 9, 2018, 7:52:02 a.m. EST, steve dewar via CnC-List wrote: With my mast out for the winter, I am thinking of replaces the sheaves at the masthead. Being a new owner of my 35 mkiii and not wanting