[Rhodes22-list] Clew shackle and block blowout

[WindWater]

Ron,

Mine broke two weeks ago (the block, not the shackle). I agree they seem to
be less robust than most other parts of the boat. 

Bought an all-brass replacement for insert 10 bucks at a local boat store.
Of all the things that can go wrong, this is one of the cheaper ones...

The day it broke I simply passes the outhaul directly through the shackle,
it worked fine, but did take some extra effort to pull the sail out. 

-Brian



Ron Kaye wrote:
> 
> While attempting to set the main at a reefed position in a stiff breeze on
> Saturday, the sail shook so vigorously that the clew shackle came
> apart.  The only thing that landed inside the boat was a very small pin. 
> We
> tied the outhaul directly to the clew with a scrap of rope and were able
> to
> sail, however I'd like to replace that piece.
> 
> As I recall there was a shackle as well as a small block that were
> attached
> and the outhaul ran through this to the block on the outhaul car.  I've
> looked at outhaul parts and pieces on the internet and cannot find what
> appears to be what I remember being there.
> 
> Should I just get a shackle that will fit and attach it to the clew
> grommet
> and also to a small block?  The old one had a tension-type pin
> attachment.  Should I replace that exactly?
> 
> Could anyone who has had to replace this part successfully please let me
> know a part # and manufacurer or a link to a retailer.
> Any help or guidance will be much appreciated.
> 
> Ron & Lisa
> Nautisaurus
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