Typhoon Turnbuckles

Markst95 · Post by **Markst95** » Feb 7th, '09, 22:07

I've been searching the archives but can find any info on turnbuckle size. I have 1/4 " for the sidestays but larger ones for the fore and backstay. Are they 5/16"? They aren't marked and I need to replace the larger ones. Mine are opened body, no roller furling. Anyone have the sizes???

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Feb 8th, '09, 09:59

According to the 1981 Manual, the wire is 1/8" all around on the Typhoons, so the turnbuckles would be sized accordingly.

winthrop fisher · Post by **winthrop fisher** » Feb 8th, '09, 10:13

hi...
1/8 wire with 1/4 open body is right,
i went to 1/8 wire with 5/16 open body all around with S.S. over bronze, because they are the strongest for off shore sailing....
winthrop

Markst95 · Post by **Markst95** » Feb 8th, '09, 11:52

Are they all the same size? Mine has a larger size for the forestay and backstay. Thanks for the info. Mark

Jeff D · Post by **Jeff D** » Feb 8th, '09, 12:31

Mine are the same size all around.

Kevin Kaldenbach · Post by **Kevin Kaldenbach** » Feb 8th, '09, 12:39

an easy way to find out is to use open end wrench's like calipers and find the one that it fits into snugly.

winthrop fisher · Post by **winthrop fisher** » Feb 10th, '09, 10:50

you can tell by looking at them as well, you find people go up in size as well, if they are different.....winthrop

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Typhoon Turnbuckles

Typhoon Turnbuckles

From the 1981 Manual

Turnbuckles

sizes