[Public-list] Mast Sheave Order Confirmation

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Thanks for the list Andrew - 

I do wish to purchase a sheave, but only one please.

Gord Laco #426 Surprise

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From: "Cole, Andrew L" <andrew.cole at llff.com>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2006 09:36:18 -0400
Subject: [Public-list] Mast Sheave Order Confirmation

> Test Sheave 1 went in about two weeks ago with success, and Test Sheave
> 2 was installed successfully Monday morning, and functioned perfectly
> while sailing on Wednesday.
> 
> Time to place the order.
> 
> I have (or expect shortly) checks for the following folks, please check
> to make sure you are on the list if you want a sheave:
> 
> Kirk 1 pick up
> Bergquist 1 pick up
> Meinhold 1 pick up
> Grosh 1 pick up
> Katz 1 ship
> Stark 1 ship
> Fleury 1 ship
> Alley 1 pick up
> Bounds 1 ship
> Dinwiddie 1 ship
> Sutherland 1 ship
> Ydel 1 ship
> Irving 1 ship
> Laco 2 ship
> Kingsland 1 ship
> Lehman 2 pick up
> John Boor 1 ship
> Brian Curry 1 ship
> 
> Total 20 to be ordered
> 
> The install was fairly easy and straightforward, but would be slightly
> easier with two people (or if you happen to have a third hand) to
> handle
> the two loose cheek plates while juggling the sheave, the compression
> tube, the bolt and the uppers, especially if you are doing the install
> with the end of the mast hanging over the water.  I wasn't able to get
> any photos (was too concerned about dropping pieces in the water), but
> would be happy to run through the details with anyone who's interested
> and emails me.
> 
> The new sheave is ever so slightly larger in diameter than the original
> sheave I removed (approx. .25").  It is possible the original was worn
> down quite a bit (it was fairly ratty).  Either way, the slight
> increase
> in size should be a benefit, if anything, as it will keep the halyard
> just a bit further from the extrusion.  Please contact me if you have
> any questions about this, my install was non-eventful and required no
> modification.
> 
> For anyone else considering placing an order, there is still time.
> These seem to be much higher quality pieces than the originals
> (although
> it's hard to argue with 40 years of flawless service), and I believe
> they're about equivalent in weight to the Tufnol and lighter than the
> aluminum ones I've seen.  I'll post photos of the sheave I removed
> showing the wear.  The manufacturer has a website, www.zephyrwerks.com
> where he has photos and materials specs.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Andrew  
> 
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