MUMMP:
Interesting observation,I did not notice that while in the inspection phase, before purchase.
While in the disassemble phase I noticed that both beams were identical. I attributed that to simpler/cheaper for the manufacturer, they could buy lengths of only one extrusion & cut them into sections. I thought perhaps the front beam was stronger, to hold the mast loads + tramp, while the rear might be a thicker wall to accept the traveller screws. They are identical beams.
I believe they came from the factory this. A very close examination after removing them showed two faint lines on only a portion of each end, corresponding to the location of the straps. I think it unlikely that changing them would have resulted in replacing the straps on the exact same position, I should see two sets of markings.
Do you have any info, pictures on what a truly original rear beam for a 5.7 looks like? To your knowledge what is the difference?
edited by: Edchris177, Dec 10, 2009 - 09:35 AM
--
Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap
--
BeachCat trailering & tongue weight
-
- Rank: Chief
- Registered: Nov 26, 2009
- Last visit: Aug 10, 2024
- Posts: 2531
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 10:33 AM
-
- Rank: Mate
- Registered: Jan 14, 2004
- Last visit: Sep 25, 2024
- Posts: 866
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 11:01 AM
I do have pictures but I'm a retard when it comes to posting without hosting the image.
The earlier rear extrusions had a traveler track bolted on. The newer rear extrusions had the track extruded into the form, which covered the entire length of the beam. A slot was machined into beam to allow the straps to be mounted. These newer extrusions were considerably lighter. I had them both ways and very much liked the all aluminum track included extrusion version.
I don't believe Nacra would build a boat this way. What probably happened is a previous owner ordered a replacement beam and this was sent in error or discounted, etc. . . . or he found one from someone/somewhere and made it work. I'll see if I have a picture in my album here.
Beam Straps. They do fail. It has happened to me twice, and while sailing. Keep an eye on them. Look for fatigue where the bend is in relationship to the strap castings.
--
Philip
-- -
- Rank: Mate
- Registered: Jan 14, 2004
- Last visit: Sep 25, 2024
- Posts: 866
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 11:02 AM
I got censored for using "r.e.t.a.r.d." What's with that Damon?
--
Philip
-- -
- Rank: Mate
- Registered: Jan 14, 2004
- Last visit: Sep 25, 2024
- Posts: 866
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 11:14 AM
I found a some old pics in my album, not great but should be good enough to see the extruded track.
http://www.thebeachcats.c…416&g2_imageViewsIndex=1
http://www.thebeachcats.c…449&g2_imageViewsIndex=1
http://www.thebeachcats.c…389&g2_imageViewsIndex=1
I still can't embed an image in post. AARRGGGG!
--
Philip
-- -
- Rank: Master Chief
- Registered: Jun 20, 2006
- Last visit: May 22, 2024
- Posts: 7089
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 11:38 AM
Autopilot- HAHAHAHaha awesome! -
- Rank: Administrator
- Registered: Jul 19, 2001
- Last visit: Nov 15, 2024
- Posts: 3446
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 04:20 PM
Easy Image Imbed Instructions
Easiest to do with Firefox
Open a second browser window to the photo albums by right clicking on the album link and choose "open link in new window"
Browse to the image you want to imbed
Right click directly on the image and choose "Copy image location"
Come back to the forum post box.
Click on the Image button, that will insert
Right click in between the tags and
Choose paste
You should have something like this
Preview the post, you image should appear.
--
Damon Linkous
1992 Hobie 18
Memphis, TN
How To Create Your Signature
How To Create Your Own Cool Avatar
How To Display Pictures In The Forums.
-- -
- Rank: Chief
- Registered: Nov 26, 2009
- Last visit: Aug 10, 2024
- Posts: 2531
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 06:35 PM
MUMMP:
Thnx for the heads up regarding the straps. My 5.7 is an '84, I think this was before they extruded the traveler track, it is definitely screwed on.
I saved a couple of your pics, thye will be useful when it comes time to rig trapezes.
The pic titled "crystal clear water", what is the line that is shackled to the bottom of the DS rod? I can't quite make out if it ends at the mast, or goes into the tramp pocket. Is it some sort of mast safety line, or the righting line?
Thanks.
--
Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap
-- -
- Rank: Mate
- Registered: Jan 14, 2004
- Last visit: Sep 25, 2024
- Posts: 866
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 06:38 PM
Stupid me, that is exactly what I did. I just didn't see the images, so I went back and edited by removing the [img] and then adding the links.
BTW, there is one picture embedded there now, who did that?
--
Philip
-- -
- Rank: Mate
- Registered: Jan 14, 2004
- Last visit: Sep 25, 2024
- Posts: 866
Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 06:42 PM
That is a rarely used righting line, just there for looks. ;)
--
Philip
-- -
- Rank: Mate
- Registered: Oct 19, 2006
- Last visit: Aug 16, 2017
- Posts: 613
Posted: Dec 12, 2009 - 04:04 PM
Ok Guys, have finished bearings on trailer, took some pics and added an album in Tech Help Gallery, hope this helps.
Turbo -
- Rank: Mate
- Registered: Aug 22, 2007
- Last visit: Jan 07, 2015
- Posts: 742
Posted: Dec 12, 2009 - 04:09 PM
Awesome, thanks.
Somehow in the last 10 years I lost my grease gun. Not sure how to lose something like that, but I guess if you don't look for it for 10 years that can happen..
--
Rob
OKC
Pile of Nacra parts..
-- -
- Rank: Administrator
- Registered: Jul 19, 2001
- Last visit: Nov 15, 2024
- Posts: 3446
Posted: Dec 12, 2009 - 07:37 PM
Thanks Turbo, great job and thanks for posting.
Link to Turbos pictures
Replacing Trailer Wheel Bearings
--
Damon Linkous
1992 Hobie 18
Memphis, TN
How To Create Your Signature
How To Create Your Own Cool Avatar
How To Display Pictures In The Forums.
--
Users on-line
This list is based on users active over the last 60 minutes.