[Public-List] Mast Heads for the Alberg

[J Bergquist]

Tim-

It's only ONE of my excuses for halyard wraps... ;-)

Believe me there is plenty else that makes me fall asleep at night!
Biochemistry books for one thing!

To replace the fitting, you have to drop the mast. I will probably do
it sometime during the summer, whenever I can make time.

Later,

J

On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 3:24 PM, Tim Adelman <TAdelman at hospitallaw.com> wrote:
> J,
>
> Is that the excuse for wraps?  Whatever makes you sleep at night :) I
> like this idea and we are strongly considering it.  I do not want to be
> in a position where my sheave blows in May and I have to wait around
> until late summer to find a replacement. Our boat has had little stress
> on it for two years and I am concerned about that sheave failing.
>
> Procedurally, how does the new crane secure to the mast, bolt, rivet,
> screw?  Do you have to drop the mast?  If there a number of boats in the
> Annapolis area doing this, it would seem to make sense to get together
> and work together to drop the mast.  By the time we get to our boat, we
> will be pros! :)
>
> Tim
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of J Bergquist
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:18 PM
> To: cbcurrier at spinrx.com; Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Mast Heads for the Alberg
>
> CB-
>
> I can't speak for all.
>
> For me, personally, I have a lot of problems with spinnaker halyard
> wraps because of the way my spin halyard crane is arranged. Obviously,
> I can survive without a new masthead, but it would be a nice upgrade
> and I think it would make the spinnaker halyard work much better.
> Also, I really like the idea of having a spare jib halyard and running
> my halyards internally. (obviously this is also nice-to-have, not
> strictly speaking required).
>
> I think $325 is a very good price for something as nice as stephen is
> offering. So I plan to buy one.
>
> Others may have more acute need for a replacement masthead fitting for
> whatever reason...corrosion, fatigue, fasteners broken off, who knows
> what other reasons people may have to want to replace that fitting,
> but one thing is certain...not all boats live equivalent lives, so
> just because yours is in very good condition does not mean that
> everyone else is so fortunate.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> J Bergquist
>
> On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 2:42 PM, C.B. Currier <cbcurrier at spinrx.com>
> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Stephen & all
>> For discussion:
>>
>> Why would we need to
>> purchase a new masthead?
>>
>> My Alberg is over 40 years old and I
>> believe has the original masthead as well as the original goose neck.
> On
>> last inspection 4 years ago the masthead looked to be in great shape.
> I
>> have replaced the spreaders but am not sure about the need to spend
>> $350.
>>
>> --
>> C.B. Currier
>> Infinity #57
>> Daybreak
>> #458
>>
>> Stephen Sousa wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Fellow Albergers,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Good Morning,
>> we have receive cost for the new Mast Head. With a quantity
>>> of 5
>> or greated cost will be $325 plus shipping and handling.  Everyone
>>> who is interested please respond if you would like to be part of
>> this
>>> group purchase. This way I can compile a listing and be
>> accurate.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The Mast Head does
>> contain spinnaker bail, sheeves and pin for block we
>>> use for the
>> topping lift.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Also if you
>> reside out of the US, you will incur cost for Customs which
>>> can
>> be expensive.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Stephen
>>>
>>> #114
>>>
>>>
>> Carina Vela
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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