I need to replace my prop shaft/coupling and am considering the addition of an
R&D flex coupling.
Anyone have experience if they provide the reduction in noise/vibration as
advertised?
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Wade
Oh Boy C&C 33 MK II
On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 3:23 AM Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
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> S/V Sea Hawk
> 1989 C&C 37+
> Solomons, MD
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> I know there was a great discussion on soft shackles last year, it had
inspired me to make some and try them out. But then I was talking to a
friend who had tried them on his express 27 and changed my mind. His
problem was that when they got wet and loaded up, they were difficult to
open. Has a
I have one. Generally I would recommend it, but you might be disappointed
in the lack of vibration reduction. This is not a fault of the coupling.
Vibrations come from many different points along the drive train and
engine. The coupling can only reduce those vibrations resulting from a
misalignm
Amsteel is extremely slippery AND hydrophobic. I think that your friend
was referring to something that was not a soft shackle or one that was not
properly made with the appropriate materials.
I make my own. I can't justify the x4 or x5 price tag associated with
pre-made shackles. I can usually
In the video below I use a soft shackle to attach the spring line to the
toe rail. I drop the line and it is not uncommon for the line to be wet
from rain or from being dropped in the water. Never have any difficulties
operating the shackle and can always make/unmake the connection in less
than 1
My 8 foot extension mast was looking pretty bad and would get your hand full of
fiberglass splinters if you touched it ☹ I got a new one with the nice gelcoat
finish and when I went to take the AIS antenna off, it broke the base. Since I
had to buy a new antenna anyway, I decided to get an AIS v
Hi Josh, Thanks for the feedback, and great video! I believe my friend had
used the conventional Y-style soft shackle design made from Dyneema. I like
the look of your's much better (see a better soft shackle,
http://l-36.com/soft_shackle_9.php) as there is no need to try to milk the
cover back to
This video is what I use to make soft shackles:
http://l-36.com/soft_shackle_howto.php
Get some Dyneema, make one, and give it a try. Alternatively, order from ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-5-16-Soft-Shackles-ATV-Winch-Shackle-Synthetic-Rope-Shackle/132776705341?hash=item1eea1bbd3d:g:pSMA
Yeah that is a very good price!
The "better soft shackle" has 2 "improvements". First, the shackle eye is
limited in amount of eye size which can be expanded. This can help further
secure the diamond knot from flogging loose. When you make them yourself
you can tweak this parameter. Second, th
Patrick,
As you can imagine, I thought about this a bit, and while I choose to use a
radial rudder stop mount for my connections for several reasons. But there are
options one may consider which would utilize a traditional autopilot tiller
arms. Edson makes tiller arms in both Aluminum and Br
Sunday the shift cable on my 44 broke. Are there any 44 owners out who have
replaced this cable?
My cable is a red Morse cable.
My question is; how long is it?
I would like any suggestions on how to fish a new cable in. The cable
comes down from the binacle runs under 2 fuel tanks and floorboards
I can’t help you with the cable length since my boat is different but I can
recommend replacing it with a twisted cable (like a wire stay) instead of a
solid cable. Good luck!
Bob Boyer
s/v Rainy Days
C&C Landfall 38 (Hull # 230)
(Presently in Charleston SC for the winter)
blog: dainyrays.blogs
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the ideas, lots of good ones!
> you wrote > * Edson sells a different radial drive which has a shorter
height. Replacing an existing with one of these would be costly but it
could free up shaft space for the tiller arm. One needs to check the specs
for the shorter radials and
Hi Fred, I can't help on length, but for installing new cable. Before pulling
old cable out tie a 1/8 inch line to the cable to use for pulling new cable
back in place. Once cable is out it is a simple chore to measure. I use this
method for pulling wires, cables or what ever. Doug Mountjoy Sv R
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