RE: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
I recall this being discussed at one time by Rich Cottrell and Seth M. I've thought about replacing the wire-to-rope halyard on our M15 with low stretch line. Inspecting the masthead sheaves, (which are sized for 1/4 line and not grooved for wire) I see the wire has been chaffing the leading edge of the masthead fixture/rivet, but no damage is evident on the wire halyard itself (no meathooks or shiny wear). In my search for a delrin replacement, (approx. 1.5" dia, 3/8" thick, with a 1/4" clevis pin and sized for an as yet undeterimed halyard size...) I'm batting zilch. I can't even find anything close to original equipment replacement. Has anyone had success in this area? Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed
Hi Tom When I couldn't find suitable sheaves to fit unside the masthead to replace the wire to rope halyards on my M17, I just bought two small blocks & fastened them to the top of the mast, one for the main & one for the jib. Works great & super simple. Wayne M17 #204 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Smith, Tom" <Tom.Smith@itron.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:17 PM Subject: RE: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves I recall this being discussed at one time by Rich Cottrell and Seth M. I've thought about replacing the wire-to-rope halyard on our M15 with low stretch line. Inspecting the masthead sheaves, (which are sized for 1/4 line and not grooved for wire) I see the wire has been chaffing the leading edge of the masthead fixture/rivet, but no damage is evident on the wire halyard itself (no meathooks or shiny wear). In my search for a delrin replacement, (approx. 1.5" dia, 3/8" thick, with a 1/4" clevis pin and sized for an as yet undeterimed halyard size...) I'm batting zilch. I can't even find anything close to original equipment replacement. Has anyone had success in this area? Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
Tom, Have you checked out http://www.mcmaster.com/? Type in Delrin Sheave, hit search and you get a list of a bunch of sheaves. The nearest Delrin is a little big but there is a 316 stainless one that looks pretty close and has the correct bore... Tod
Tom- Are the old alum sheaves still OK? If so, why not use them? I have a bunch of the original sheaves if you need some. I might consider trading a couple for a case of Bud- not that cheap foreign stuff you usually drink. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Smith, Tom" <Tom.Smith@itron.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:17 PM Subject: RE: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
I recall this being discussed at one time by Rich Cottrell and Seth M.
I've thought about replacing the wire-to-rope halyard on our M15 with low
stretch line. Inspecting the masthead sheaves, (which are sized for 1/4 line and not grooved for wire) I see the wire has been chaffing the leading edge of the masthead fixture/rivet, but no damage is evident on the wire halyard itself (no meathooks or shiny wear). In my search for a delrin replacement, (approx. 1.5" dia, 3/8" thick, with a 1/4" clevis pin and sized for an as yet undeterimed halyard size...) I'm batting zilch. I can't even find anything close to original equipment replacement.
Has anyone had success in this area?
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed
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Jerry, We could probably scout up some Blitz if you are really in a trading mood. It's rare good stuff, and will remind you of growing up in Roseburg... Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Montgomery" <jmbn@innercite.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:41 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
Tom- Are the old alum sheaves still OK? If so, why not use them? I have a bunch of the original sheaves if you need some. I might consider trading a couple for a case of Bud- not that cheap foreign stuff you usually drink.
Jerry
----- Original Message ----- From: "Smith, Tom" <Tom.Smith@itron.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:17 PM Subject: RE: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
I recall this being discussed at one time by Rich Cottrell and Seth M.
I've thought about replacing the wire-to-rope halyard on our M15 with
low stretch line. Inspecting the masthead sheaves, (which are sized for 1/4 line and not grooved for wire) I see the wire has been chaffing the leading edge of the masthead fixture/rivet, but no damage is evident on the wire halyard itself (no meathooks or shiny wear). In my search for a delrin replacement, (approx. 1.5" dia, 3/8" thick, with a 1/4" clevis pin and sized for an as yet undeterimed halyard size...) I'm batting zilch. I can't even find anything close to original equipment replacement.
Has anyone had success in this area?
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed
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yes, Blitz will do! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve & Diana Parsons" <sparsons@canby.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:46 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
Jerry,
We could probably scout up some Blitz if you are really in a trading mood. It's rare good stuff, and will remind you of growing up in Roseburg...
Steve
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Montgomery" <jmbn@innercite.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:41 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
Tom- Are the old alum sheaves still OK? If so, why not use them? I have a bunch of the original sheaves if you need some. I might consider trading a couple for a case of Bud- not that cheap foreign stuff you usually drink.
Jerry
----- Original Message ----- From: "Smith, Tom" <Tom.Smith@itron.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:17 PM Subject: RE: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
I recall this being discussed at one time by Rich Cottrell and Seth M.
I've thought about replacing the wire-to-rope halyard on our M15 with
low stretch line. Inspecting the masthead sheaves, (which are sized for 1/4 line and not grooved for wire) I see the wire has been chaffing the leading edge of the masthead fixture/rivet, but no damage is evident on the wire halyard itself (no meathooks or shiny wear). In my search for a delrin replacement, (approx. 1.5" dia, 3/8" thick, with a 1/4" clevis pin and sized for an as yet undeterimed halyard size...) I'm batting zilch. I can't even find anything close to original equipment replacement.
Has anyone had success in this area?
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed
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Tom: My used M15 had rope halyards when I bought it. It's at Conkling Park right now, but I'll check halyard diameter and sheave size the next time I get up there. --Gary Hyde M15 #235 'Vanilla' N24 'Sailabration' On Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at 03:17 PM, Smith, Tom wrote:
I recall this being discussed at one time by Rich Cottrell and Seth M.
I've thought about replacing the wire-to-rope halyard on our M15 with low stretch line. Inspecting the masthead sheaves, (which are sized for 1/4 line and not grooved for wire) I see the wire has been chaffing the leading edge of the masthead fixture/rivet, but no damage is evident on the wire halyard itself (no meathooks or shiny wear). In my search for a delrin replacement, (approx. 1.5" dia, 3/8" thick, with a 1/4" clevis pin and sized for an as yet undeterimed halyard size...) I'm batting zilch. I can't even find anything close to original equipment replacement.
Has anyone had success in this area?
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed
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