It seems the forestay of my grandfather's CD-22 is twisted. It was probably due to excessive yanking of the furling line when the furler wasn't operating properly. But, for about 6 inches of forestay above the top of the furler, I can see a slight twisting in the cable. I don't feel good about it. Does anyone have any advice on how to replace it properly? And is it something that shouldn't wait for the off season? Thanks.
brian@bollo.com
replacing forestay on CD-22
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Bob Bundy
Re: replacing forestay on CD-22
Brian,
I replaced all of the stays and shrouds on my 1971 Typhoon by sending them to Dwyer Aluminum Mast and had new ones made. They just took the measurements from the existing ones and did a good job of it. I also have spares now so that if one does break, I can put the spare on and it will last until I get another.
Bob B.
BundyR@aol.com
I replaced all of the stays and shrouds on my 1971 Typhoon by sending them to Dwyer Aluminum Mast and had new ones made. They just took the measurements from the existing ones and did a good job of it. I also have spares now so that if one does break, I can put the spare on and it will last until I get another.
Bob B.
Brian wrote: It seems the forestay of my grandfather's CD-22 is twisted. It was probably due to excessive yanking of the furling line when the furler wasn't operating properly. But, for about 6 inches of forestay above the top of the furler, I can see a slight twisting in the cable. I don't feel good about it. Does anyone have any advice on how to replace it properly? And is it something that shouldn't wait for the off season? Thanks.
BundyR@aol.com
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Duncan Maio
Re: replacing forestay on CD-22
Brian:
If it's making you nervous, and you will want to replace it at the end of the season anyway, how can you possibly enjoy sailing for the rest of the summer?
Any good rigging loft will be able to help you. Try the Rigging Loft in Fairhaven, MA; ask for Tom Bigsby, the owner.
Duncan Maio
s/v Remedy
CD27 #37
mail@mysticmarine.net
If it's making you nervous, and you will want to replace it at the end of the season anyway, how can you possibly enjoy sailing for the rest of the summer?
Any good rigging loft will be able to help you. Try the Rigging Loft in Fairhaven, MA; ask for Tom Bigsby, the owner.
Duncan Maio
s/v Remedy
CD27 #37
mail@mysticmarine.net