They're fine Jerry--matter of fact, we replaced them when Jane and I came down to sacatomatoes for the race in Oakland in 2000. But they are definately too small. The wire is chafing a groove in the head of the rivet that holds the masthead truck in place. I'm thinking the problem was a case of Bud in the first place...
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:42 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves Tom- Are the old alum sheaves still OK? If so, why not use them? I have a bunch of the original sheaves if you need some. I might consider trading a couple for a case of Bud- not that cheap foreign stuff you usually drink. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Smith, Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:17 PM Subject: RE: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves > > I recall this being discussed at one time by Rich Cottrell and Seth M. > > I've thought about replacing the wire-to-rope halyard on our M15 with low stretch line. Inspecting the masthead sheaves, (which are sized for 1/4 line and not grooved for wire) I see the wire has been chaffing the leading edge of the masthead fixture/rivet, but no damage is evident on the wire halyard itself (no meathooks or shiny wear). In my search for a delrin replacement, (approx. 1.5" dia, 3/8" thick, with a 1/4" clevis pin and sized for an as yet undeterimed halyard size...) I'm batting zilch. I can't even find anything close to original equipment replacement. > > Has anyone had success in this area? > > > Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle > Sandpoint, Idaho > M15-345, Chukar > M17-064, Unnamed > > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats This message was scanned for viruses!! _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
