Jack, Michael, My first suspect is the mast step - which I agree is a much bigger issue than the holes in the mast.
Thanks, Tim On Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 9:39 AM, Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Why is the mast moving enough to elongate the holes in your mast? > > Best regards, > Jack Fitzgerald > HONEY > C&C 39 TM > > On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 11:03 PM, Lee via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> Tim, I have a 1987 35-3 thruhull#231 and my hooks have 2 3/8ths bolts >> thru the hooks and mast, and there are no sleeves inside the mast. I >> presume some earlier boats were made with single bolts and that was not >> enough.The nuts are only snugged up so as to prevent any motion. So get out >> your long 3/8ths bit and go to it!!! Good luck. Lee >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Tim Goodyear via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Sent: Tue, Feb 3, 2015 3:44 pm >> Subject: Stus-List Rigging Question >> >> There was mention recently of 'hooks" that insert into the mast collar >> then bolt to the mast to hold the deck down when running rigging is under >> tension. >> >> On my 35-3, the bolt through the mast has started to tear at the mast >> column and elongate the holes. I could change the length of the "hooks" >> and create another hole somewhere else on the mast. In that case, has >> anyone used a sleeve to stop the relatively small bolt sawing at the mast >> tube? Does anyone have any other solutions out there (e.g. wire to the >> mast step each side)? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Tim >> Mojito >> C&C 35-3 >> Branford, CT >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address:CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at:http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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