I have never heard of the small traveller pulley breaking. I have broken three in the past 4 days! Each occurred with a gybe in moderate winds.
Why? How to prevent?
1st original pulley on my 17725 boat.
2nd replacement grey pulley
3rd an older black pulley.
someone else here with a new boat broke one this morning.
My equip has not changed in 3 years as far as traveller concerned.
~ 3 to 4 mm silver Spectra traveller. usual good tension. the two blocks ( pulleys) taped together with elect tape.
No apparent reason.
Ideas? previous experience? maufacturing problem?
Thanks for help
Doug, Calgary YC
Why? How to prevent?
1st original pulley on my 17725 boat.
2nd replacement grey pulley
3rd an older black pulley.
someone else here with a new boat broke one this morning.
My equip has not changed in 3 years as far as traveller concerned.
~ 3 to 4 mm silver Spectra traveller. usual good tension. the two blocks ( pulleys) taped together with elect tape.
No apparent reason.
Ideas? previous experience? maufacturing problem?
Thanks for help
Doug, Calgary YC