[Public-list] John Manza, Deck Hardware

[George Dinwiddie]

I'd recommend drilling and tapping rather than using sheet-metal
fasteners.  It's more secure that way.

Garhauer makes similar blocks.  You can see photos of them on my mast:
http://www.alberg30.org/maintenance/disorganized/RunningRigging/P3310013.jpg
http://www.alberg30.org/maintenance/disorganized/RunningRigging/P3310014.jpg

 - George

On Mon, Apr 26, 2004 at 02:48:03PM -0400, richard.hazlegrove at wachovia.com wrote:
> 
> An alternative to mounting the blocks on the deck is to use mast blocks.
> 
> I have six Schaefer mast base blocks attached three to each side of my mast
> 3-5 inches from the base.  They run the main and spin halyard, outhaul, two
> reefing lines, and a spin pole topping lift.  These lines go through deck
> organizers on either side of forward end of the main hatch and to dedicated
> clutches in front of the cabintop winches.  The system works very well.
> You can see these blocks at Schaefermarine.com under Halyard/Deck Hardware,
> then Mast Base Blocks.  Mine are the smaller Half Moon Hinged blocks.  They
> are attached to the mast using large alum. sheet metal fasteners.  The
> blocks are slightly staggered vertically at the mast base and the hinges
> allow for a fair lead to the deck organizers.  It's a very clean setup and
> avoids drilling holes in the cabintop.  Drop me a note if you would like
> additional information.
> Richard Hazlegrove
> Quest 433
> Mathews, Va.


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