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G-Cat 5.7
Sarasota
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Attaching block to block on 5:1 mainsheet system
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Posted: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:14 PM
Hey all, I busted a piece on my mainsheet system while on a close haul. I have a 1981 G-Cat 5.0 with Seaway parts. The part that broke was between the bottom ratchet (camcleat) block and the lower (middle) block. There was a spring there. What's the best piece of hardware to attach the two again? Currently using two shackles.
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G-Cat 5.7
Sarasota
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Posted: Jun 23, 2015 - 07:13 PM
I think what you want there is a swivel, with two clevis pins of the correct diameter. I'll try to look for a pic to attach. Or you could look online at apsltd.com.
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Posted: Jun 23, 2015 - 10:05 PM
You could also use a twist shackle since the bottom block has the swivel post.
Edited by NeubaurRL on Jun 23, 2015 - 10:07 PM.
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Randy Neubauer
Apple Valley, MN
2001 H18M
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Posted: Jun 23, 2015 - 10:21 PM
Twist shackle won't work as both ends need a shackle. What Dave was referring to is a shackle swivel 1/4". Have one. Pete 909-800-5237 -
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Posted: Jun 24, 2015 - 01:10 AM
Yeah, what Pete sez. He's bound to have a serviceable unit for substantially less than retail.
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Posted: Jun 24, 2015 - 07:20 AM
Thanks Gents, will call you today Pete.
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G-Cat 5.7
Sarasota
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Posted: Jun 25, 2015 - 01:34 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/R…h=item418bf91979&vxp=mtr
http://www.ronstan.com/marine/range.asp?RnID=208B
Like this?
Edited by gahamby on Jun 25, 2015 - 02:43 PM.
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'82 Super Cat 15
Hull #315
Virginia
Previously owned: '70 H14, '79 H16, '68 Sailmaster 26, '85 H14T
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Posted: Jun 25, 2015 - 03:01 PM
Yes! Swivel Shackle. I had no idea what to call it.
Thanks all for the help!
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G-Cat 5.7
Sarasota
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