Recent content by eastbayandy

You were right.

for those who like resolution, Instead of breaking the joint and redoweling,, I cleaned the old repair up and wrapped the joint with fiberglass cloth and epoxy. Then I rotated the boom . It's not pretty, but been out in some heavy air and no problems [so far].

I used my orbital polisher and Maguires scratch remover , then wax, and mine came out pretty good, not perfect but it's a 1974 hull.

thanks, I didn't even notice that. I did have a thought about risers too after looking at pics. how high? make your own.? There is a harken riser I saw on amazon, Amazon.com : Harken Cam Cleat Accessories, flat riser for 150 200 cam cleat : Sailing Equipment : Sports & Outdoors looks pretty tall

I noticed both of you have your cam cleatsIn line with your pulley is it easier to cleat in that way

Thanks, I ordered a 2135 I’ll see if I still think I need the cleats I have oneI may put it where tag has his

Thanks, I was able to order one on eBay for $55 best price I found for a new one

I hear you, I guess I'll look for a 2135 or similar

where do you have your deck cleats?

the pulley I installed is non ratcheting, just somethig I had around, I needed another hand to tug in in tighter, had to let go of the tiller a few times to get mors purchase, which is dicey.

Thanks I’ve already got a pulley installed and I’ve got a cam Cle. At around somewhere so until I can find a rbettercblockcheap I’m good to go thanks

this looks good ? https://nautos-usa.com/products/ht-4266-74-comp-mainsheet-swivel-base-with-cam-short-arm-and-57-mm-ratchet-block-included

[https://my2fish.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/assembly.jpg

saw this, wouldn't a block be better? http://smallboatrestoration.blogspot.com/2013/05/swivel-cam-cleat-installation.html

Got the rudder glued, a pulley for the main, new lines, boom repaired and went for a test sail. holding on to the main without being able to cleat it wore me out in the steady 15kts. thinking something like the HARKEN 2615 57MM SINGLE SAILBOAT CARBO AIRBLOCK BLOCK PULLEY WITH CAM CLEAT . not...