When installing the block and pad eye for my reefing point (only one here on
the light-air Chesapeake), I drilled and tapped a 1/4 x 20 hole for each
bolt. Much stronger than a rivet.
Gary
30-1
St. Michaels
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From: "Jake Brodersen via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
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Cc: "Jake Brodersen" <captain_j...@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 6:54 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List 33ii mainsail reefing
Mike,
Unless you used stainless rivets, I doubt that aluminum rivets will hold
up
in this application. Since it's near the end of the boom, thru-bolting
the
fitting may be more secure. Even stainless rivets might pull out of an
aluminum boom when used without a backing plate, but in your case, the
fasteners are being tested for their shear strength. Aluminum might last
a
while, but stainless fasteners would be preferred.
Jake
Jake Brodersen
C&C 35 Mk-III "Midnight Mistress"
Hampton VA
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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Michael
Crombie via CnC-List
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2015 20:16
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Cc: mcrom...@bell.blackberry.net
Subject: Re: Stus-List 33ii mainsail reefing
Hi Dave,
I borrowed a rivet gun from pal on my dock and put a padeye (not sure it
this is the right terminology - basically a U-shaped fitting) onto the
boom.
I run the bitter end to that and tie it off. I angled it so that the two
rivets are in line with the reef line. Works very well!!
Mike
Atacama 33ii
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