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shortyfox

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Posted: May 31, 2023 - 03:29 PM

QuoteIt has a white ball on top of the middle of front beam - is that the captive system people talk about? If so, I guess that is a modification done after manufacture right.

QuoteAre diamond wires and shroud wires the same?

Not sure about one as old as yours but all the Nacras I've seen use a nylon ball for the mast to rotate on. When it starts to flatten out on top, replace it. It's threaded, don't overtighten! A pin holds the mast step captive to the ball and the mast must always be turned ninety degrees when raising or lowering.

Shrouds are the wires that hold the mast up. The front one is usually referred to as the headstay or forestay. The diamond wires are part of the mast and are used to limit mast bend.

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Bill Townsend
G-Cat 5.0
Sarasota
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tarch

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Posted: May 31, 2023 - 05:11 PM

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Not sure about one as old as yours but all the Nacras I've seen use a nylon ball for the mast to rotate on. When it starts to flatten out on top, replace it. It's threaded, don't overtighten! A pin holds the mast step captive to the ball and the mast must always be turned ninety degrees when raising or lowering.

Shrouds are the wires that hold the mast up. The front one is usually referred to as the headstay or forestay. The diamond wires are part of the mast and are used to limit mast bend.

Got it. I will go to see the boat tomorrow. Hopefully I can figure out some of the rigging and see what needs replacing.
Thanks
MN3

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Posted: May 31, 2023 - 06:16 PM

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Got it. I will go to see the boat tomorrow. Hopefully I can figure out some of the rigging and see what needs replacing.
Thanks

If you want/need new standing or running rigging, If you wish to support local (Central FL)
you can call my friends at The Yacht Rigger in st pete. talk to them and you can send them your old side&fore stay/diamond wire and a bridal wire (1 each) and they can match them for you

Look forward to some pics of you sailing it!
tarch

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Posted: May 31, 2023 - 06:43 PM

[quote=MN3]
tarch
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Got it. I will go to see the boat tomorrow. Hopefully I can figure out some of the rigging and see what needs replacing.
Thanks

If you want/need new standing or running rigging, If you wish to support local (Central FL)
you can call my friends at The Yacht Rigger in st pete. talk to them and you can send them your old side&fore stay/diamond wire and a bridal wire (1 each) and they can match them for you

Look forward to some pics of you sailing it!

Thanks MN3, I will look them up.

Will certainly post some pix here once I am on water
johnoau

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Posted: Jun 01, 2023 - 12:43 AM

shortyfox
QuoteIt has a white ball on top of the middle of front beam - is that the captive system people talk about? If so, I guess that is a modification done after manufacture right.

QuoteAre diamond wires and shroud wires the same?

Not sure about one as old as yours but all the Nacras I've seen use a nylon ball for the mast to rotate on. When it starts to flatten out on top, replace it. It's threaded, don't overtighten! A pin holds the mast step captive to the ball and the mast must always be turned ninety degrees when raising or lowering.

And remember, only have the pin in when raising or lowering the mast. When sailing the pin should be removed.

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1335 XTSea Nacra 5.8 NA
605 Nacra 4.5
Cleveland Yacht Club
Brisbane, AU
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tarch

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Posted: Jun 01, 2023 - 08:16 AM

johnoau
shortyfox
QuoteIt has a white ball on top of the middle of front beam - is that the captive system people talk about? If so, I guess that is a modification done after manufacture right.

QuoteAre diamond wires and shroud wires the same?

Not sure about one as old as yours but all the Nacras I've seen use a nylon ball for the mast to rotate on. When it starts to flatten out on top, replace it. It's threaded, don't overtighten! A pin holds the mast step captive to the ball and the mast must always be turned ninety degrees when raising or lowering.

And remember, only have the pin in when raising or lowering the mast. When sailing the pin should be removed.

Didn't know that but once you said it, it makes sense!

Thanks