Thanks again. Rigging looks new with no meathooks. Definitely will use stainless. I took the bolt out that runs through the mast for the shrouds recently. Little did I know that it also holds the forestay. When I saw the forestay had come loose I found that oblong hole in the mast and sure wondered how a fitting could just come loose and out without any tampering or use. Now I know. As usual, its user error, mine.
On Sep 5, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Doug.
Yeah ... 15 uses a 1/4" bolt. Get 316 or 18-8 stainless, a nyloc nut and washers. M15 is a simple rig so easy to repair. Check condition of the thimble eye and at the lower end the mechanical swage. Anything seem fishy, or broken wire strands (meathooks) replace the forestay.
M17 is _completely_ different and more difficult to replace as the hardware is out of production. (The two boats only similar in rigging wires as both use 1/8".)
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com
On Wed, Sep 5, 2018, 1:04 PM doug <doug9326@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks Dave. I may get around to posting some photos of my fine little yacht/M-15. She is looking nice with some good rigging, transom mounted ladder, teak rudder, new Honda 2hp, and very clean inside and out.
On Sep 5, 2018, at 8:51 AM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Doug:
For the email list you need to reduce the size of the image ... I can't remember the exact size limit but something 200-300MB should be OK (I think).
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com
On Wed, Sep 5, 2018, 8:41 AM Doug 9326 <doug9326@gmail.com> wrote:
Ok. I will get a photo to you today. Thanks
On Wed, Sep 5, 2018, 9:38 AM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Ignore the last email - '80 means a 17! (Duh on my part).
A picture will really help as your boat's mast is different shape/size than one you can nkw get now (as the mast manufacturer for your boat is no longer around).
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com
On Wed, Sep 5, 2018, 8:34 AM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
17 Doug? Or is this a 15?
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com
On Wed, Sep 5, 2018, 8:31 AM doug <doug9326@gmail.com> wrote:
> The year is 1980. The fitting is whatever it is that holds up the > forestay on the mast. So the mast fitting is the aluminum metal casting > which the forestay is attached to on the mast just above the jib fitting. > >> On Sep 5, 2018, at 8:03 AM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Doug: >> >> Boat? 15 or 17? >> >> So the fitting is the aluminum metal casting? >> >> Year of boat? >> >> >> :: Dave Scobie >> :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com >> :: M6'8" #650 >> :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com >> >> On Wed, Sep 5, 2018, 7:50 AM doug <doug9326@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> My forestay mast fitting broke and I found out when the mast was down > or >>> it could have been more serious. I jury rigged a fitting in order to > enjoy >>> some sailing this last weekend on Odell Lake, Oregon. But now I need > to >>> know how to permanently replace this fitting where the forestay > attaches to >>> the mast. I would appreciate any ideas on that one. All there is > left is >>> the oblong hole in the mast where the fitting used to be. > >