We use a ½” piece of PVC pipe………….about $2.00 and wipe with acetone to remove the plumbing printing……………….has worked great for over 10 years……………
This year, we took the baby stay off. I’m just never going to be anywhere where I’ll need it…………… Ron C. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ken Heaton via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 12:55 PM To: Joel Aronson; cnc-list Subject: Re: Stus-List Shroud roller It is a good idea to get one size oversize so they spin easily on the wire. They don't hold moisture that way either. Ken H. On 8 May 2014 10:33, Joel Aronson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Also, covering SS wire leads to more corrosion. Most riggers will tell you not to use them. You might consider shroud rollers: http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|118|2358491|2358503 <http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C118%7C2358491%7C2358503&id=161924> &id=161924 Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 8:49 AM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Rich: Good point which is why I put a few wraps of white tape on mine on both ends and in the middle so the cover can't slip open. And since it is only on my babystay, I rarely grab it for an support. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2014/05/08 9:32 AM, Rich Knowles wrote: Just a safety note on the car cover: I had them on my C&C 27, they looked right sharp! I took them off shortly after on the day I climbed on board grabbing a shroud for support. The cover split open, collapsed down the shroud and dumped me on my butt on the dock. Close call. Never again. Rich On May 8, 2014, at 9:20, Robert Abbott via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: David: I have a baby stay as well.....as Ken pointed out on the Binnacle site, I use both the six foot length of 'cable cover' on the babystay itself and then the 'turnbuckle cap cover' on the turnbuckle on the bottom. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax. N.S. On 2014/05/08 6:21 AM, Ken Heaton via CnC-List wrote: Are looking for a cover for the cable itself like these: http://us.binnacle.com/Sailboat-Hardware-Cable-covers/c28_148/index.html Or a cover for the turnbuckles like these (scroll down a bit to "Turnbuckle Boot"): http://us.binnacle.com/Sailboat-Hardware-Turnbuckles- <http://us.binnacle.com/Sailboat-Hardware-Turnbuckles-&-Accessories/c28_147/index.html> &-Accessories/c28_147/index.html Ken H. On 7 May 2014 23:08, David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: My boat came with white plastic tubing on the babystay, which I am told are called shroud rollers. I was told that it protects the genoa while tacking. The tubing itself is cracked in various places and I am thinking of replacing it, but can’t find anything similar online. Does anyone know a source? Dave David Knecht Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> -- Joel 301 541 8551 <tel:301%20541%208551> _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com>
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