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by Brian Duff
Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: Sheave Replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 8068

Re: Sheave Replacement

oy guys - Like your buddy said, you just drill a hole on the other side of the boom and use a punch. this should have been done when the sheavebox was made. get new sheaves from ed at http://www.zephyrwerks.com they are the best you can get, and cheap too! that pin is not aluminum- i can see itst st...
by Brian Duff
Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: In-Boom Furling Systems
Replies: 8
Views: 8154

Re: In-Boom Furling Systems

I know, from the great number of problems that we have with clients and their boom furlers, that many folks do not understand completely how furl boomfurled sails properly. The greatest number of issues with Jams Or damage come from the sail working fore or aft on teh mandel, as most of you know thi...
by Brian Duff
Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: In-Boom Furling Systems
Replies: 8
Views: 8154

Re: In-Boom Furling Systems

have you called Alan Massey? - http://www.yachtprojectsetc.com/ He is the builder of the leading and top quality boom furling system and is happy to explain his system to you. He has put a number of them on both the 40 and 45. "The more critical aspect is working closely with the sailmaker to accoun...
by Brian Duff
Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: In-Boom Furling Systems
Replies: 8
Views: 8154

Re: In-Boom Furling Systems

do you want information from someone who has installed these systems, or an owner of this system installed on a boat?

Brian Duff
yacht rigger
Southbound Cruising Services, LLC