Hi Matt, I've found these spiral clips at local bearing and seal shop. Took
in one of the old (non-stainless) and they ordered in what I wanted within
a couple days. Since the manufacturer order min was some silly number, they
ordered me 3 "samples".
Jon Tebbens
78 Mega 30
Katherine
On Sun, 3 Dec 2023, 20:24 Matthew Wolford via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Listers:
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> Hope everyone is doing well.
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> I have a question and a small project some of you may find
> of interest. First, the question: does anyone know of a good source for
> stainless spiral retaining clips for winches (to hold the drum down)? I
> have some Merriman Holbrook winches with missing retaining clips that have
> a 1.25 inch ID and 1.5 inch OD. McMaster Carr sells them, but not the
> right size. I have also seen some of the other style clips (that use a
> spanner wrench), but I like the spiral style better. Please advise if you
> are aware of a good source for these.
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> Second, I am in the middle of a relatively minor
> maintenance project some of you may find of interest. Although I usually
> leave my mast up while the boat is winter-stored on the hard, this year I
> took it down to get access under the mast step for a keel-related issue
> this spring. My mast is little over 60 feet long and weighs about 700
> pounds, and I had the crane lay it on four saw horses (rated at about 1250
> lbs per pair) for winter storage. Last week we had a wind storm, and I
> checked on the mast to make sure everything was okay. It was not okay.
> Either the wind pushed the mast over (including the saw horses) or someone
> hit one or more of the saw horses with a car. I believe it was the former,
> as all four saw horses were laying on their sides, and the mast was on the
> ground. I haven’t had the time to comprehensively inspect for damage, but
> on cursory review the mast appears to be no worse for the wear. In
> hindsight, and assuming the wind pushed it over, I wish I would have used
> only two saw horses. Distributing the 700 or so pounds over four saw
> horses likely made it easier for the wind to knock it over.
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> I do not usually store the mast on saw horses and plan to
> never do so again. Instead, the yacht club where I keep the boat has large
> styrofoam blocks for winter mast storage. However, I came out of the water
> late this year, and all the blocks were taken. After the recent saw horse
> incident, I decided to buy my own styrofoam blocks. There is a place in
> Erie that sells them (expanded polystyrene, or EPS), and the sales rep
> asked what density I wanted. I explained what I am using them for, and he
> said the lightest density (1 lb. per cubic foot) should work fine. I
> wanted to order three blocks but was required to order a minimum of four
> (around $30 apiece). When I got them down to the yacht club, it was
> obvious that the ones owned by the club are of a higher density. (I’m
> guessing 2 lbs. pcf.) Nevertheless, the ones I bought should work fine. I
> also noticed, however, that my lighter density blocks damage much more
> easily than the heavier ones. For example, while moving a block in place,
> a stay from the mast next to mine cut into the block like a hot knife
> through butter. This was not good, and I can’t exchange my foam blocks for
> blocks with higher density, so I decided to paint my new blocks with that
> lobster buoy paint that was the topic of an e-mail string a little while
> back. I ordered a gallon of yellow buoy paint so my blocks will be
> distinguishable and clearly visible. While placing the order, I called the
> retailer (Hamilton Marine) and asked about coverage. The rep didn’t know.
> (As it turns out, it’s a little less than a half-gallon to put two coats on
> one of my foam blocks.) Curiously, when I asked about coverage, the rep
> said they get the paint from True Value (a hardware chain). I don’t know
> what product True Value sells that is the same as lobster buoy paint, but
> it would be helpful to figure this out and buy locally. In any event, I
> have now covered two blocks with two coats of paint and will be using them
> later this week for mast storage. I’m hoping the yellow buoy paint will
> help them stand up to abuse. I’ll let you know how it goes.
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> Matt
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> C&C 42 Custom
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