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Attaching block to block on 5:1 mainsheet system  Bottom

  • mrvideo

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    Link to this post 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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  • davefarmer
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    Link to this post 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.

    Dave
  • NeubaurRL

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    Link to this post 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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  • pbegle
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    Link to this post 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
  • davefarmer
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    Link to this post Posted: Jun 24, 2015 - 01:10 AM
    Yeah, what Pete sez. He's bound to have a serviceable unit for substantially less than retail.

    Dave
  • mrvideo

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    Link to this post Posted: Jun 24, 2015 - 07:20 AM
    Thanks Gents, will call you today Pete.

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  • gahamby
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    Link to this post 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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  • mrvideo

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    Link to this post 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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