I was able to replace my jib masthead sheaves by sending them to Garhauer in California. They made new ones and shipped them out. Perfect fit. I still have wire-to-rope for my main halyard. That'll be next, as soon as I figure out how to change the exit block at the mast base.
Bob Mann > On 01/30/2021 4:54 PM Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > My all-rope main halyard is wearing somewhat after 4 seasons or so, and I > should probably replace it.. > > It is often stated that when transitioning from wire/rope to all rope > halyards, that sheaves must be replaced with an appropriate type, presumably > without any wire groove. > > The main halyard is the widest of all of the 5 lines that pass over these > sheaves, and is as large an OD as the sheave can accommodate. It is also > the most often used, and when at the dock is attached to the end of the boom, > so it is subject to chafe than the others, even in repose. > > Is the wear I'm seeing a result of this shallow groove in the sheave, the > diameter of the halyard, or is it simply normal wear under the circumstances? > > If I should replace the sheave, can anyone suggest a source and type? > > pics here: > > > > https://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/2021/01/new-sheaves.html > > Thanks! > > Dave 33-2 Windstar. > > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help > with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu >
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
