cskudder
Active Member
I recently upgraded a 1973 boat to a 6:1 outhaul. The fairlead on the end of the boom is worn + loose and I'm going to replace it with a new part. I'm considering thru-bolting the aft end of the fairlead, which is the end that's under uplifting tension as the outhaul pulls, and the fairlead tries to pivot around its forward end. I use a clew hold-down strap.
Anybody have any experience with thru-bolting this, or any opinions about whether that's a good idea?
thanks
Anybody have any experience with thru-bolting this, or any opinions about whether that's a good idea?
thanks