[Public-List] Mast Heads for the Alberg

[J Bergquist]

Thanks for the suggestions CB.

Believe me I have thought about this aplenty, and I have already
decided to go with the new fitting. In my judgment that is the right
thing for me to do.

Kind regards,

JB

On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 3:47 PM, C.B. Currier <cbcurrier at spinrx.com> wrote:
>
>
> J,
>
> I have never had any problems with spinnaker halyard
> wraps.
> Although I have spent some time setting up my hardware to
> prevent things like that.
> I suggest a 75mm Harken block on a 360
> swivel pinned to the foremost part of the masthead. If you have no holes
> there, then drill. Infinity & Daybreak both have those holes.
> As
> for the spare halyard for the Jib, don't forget you can also use the boom
> topping lift. I have in a pinch & it works fine.
>
> Again, I
> really wonder as to why fix it if it ain't broke?
> Will it break?
> Likely if it has been exposed to electrolysis. You can check for this to
> an extent.
>
>
> --
> C.B. Currier
> Infinity #57
> Daybreak # 458
>
>
> J Bergquist wrote:
>> 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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