Hi John. My sheaves had worn bushings, and these were easily replaced with
stock bushings from Brafasco (less than $20). In the 33-2 you unbolt the cap
on the masthead, and lift out the axle with the topping lift and main halyard
sheaves. I suppose it could be done with the mast up, but I would not want to
try.
The sheaves are aluminum with pressed in bronze bushings. Heat them in the
oven (or bbq if your wife is home) and press out the bushings. Heat the
aluminum again and press in the (cold) replacement. I did all 5 at once and
now grease them annually when the mast is out.
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2016 12:14:26 +0000 (UTC)
From: John McKay <jmckay...@yahoo.ca>
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 33 Main Sail Sheave
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I wanted to replace the sheaves on Enterprise. I was advised by Klacko Spar who
manufactured the mast to send them the old sheaves. They told me C&C did not
necessarily use the same sheave on a particular mast. More what every they had
on hand at the time.
I think it would be difficult to change without taking the mast down. I had to
move halyards last year and did it with the mast up and it was all by feeling
because I could not get high enough in the bosun's chair.
John on Enterprise
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