Just a thought, but why not splice some dyneema to a rope for your halyard? You could use same sheaves and have a halyard that is lighter, cheaper, corrosion free, etc. I am hoping to replace the last wire halyard on our boat like this when I get a chance
On Fri, Mar 18, 2016, 5:56 AM mike amirault via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Usually, all that is needed to refurbish these sheaves is to press out and > replace the oilite bronze bushing, widely available at auto parts stores or > bearing suppliers. I did all my masthead sheaves a few years ago, got the > bushings at Princess Auto. > > Mike Amirault > C&C33ii Lovely Cruise > St Margarets Bay, NS > _______________________________________________ > > 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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