Typhoon Rigging

[Robert]

I'm looking for a source to replace the bent T-bolts located at the lower end of the shrouds on our 1974 Weekender. West and BoatUS don't carry exact replacement parts and I'd like to keep it as original as possible. Thanks for any leads. Robert



RJOHN12@midsouth.rr.com

[Rick Parish]

You do not say where you live. If you are in the southeast, try JSI in St Pete Florida. They have never failed me in my search for parts for my 1965 Ty.

I'm looking for a source to replace the bent T-bolts located at the lower end of the shrouds on our 1974 Weekender. West and BoatUS don't carry exact replacement parts and I'd like to keep it as original as possible. Thanks for any leads. Robert

rick.parish@honeywell.com

[Serge Zimberoff]

Robert,
It sounds like you mean the adjustable bolts in the turnbuckles. They get bent when they hang up while stepping the mast. Generally the most direct way of replacing them is to get an exact duplicate turnbuckle and either use just the bolts or replace the whole body at the same time. If it is time to replace the standing rigging, you will get all new ones anyway.
Serge



serge@srtrop.com

[sloopjohnl]

are you sure west marine does not have them? i purchased four new units two years ago (complete turnbuckle, not just the bolts) that were the exact same item. it's probably a good idea to replace the whole turnbuckle and save the good parts of the old ones (if in good shape) for emergency spares.

I'm looking for a source to replace the bent T-bolts located at the lower end of the shrouds on our 1974 Weekender. West and BoatUS don't carry exact replacement parts and I'd like to keep it as original as possible. Thanks for any leads. Robert