[Public-List] Hanks

[Gordon Laco]

Hi Mike - 

Changing hanks is no big trauma... It's a nice job to do while watching a
movie on TV.

I would recommend lashed on hanks rather than the knock-on ones you
describe.  The only advantage to the knock-on type is that for the sailmaker
they are fast to install.

With regard to spring hanks - they can be very troublesome with regard to
their predilection to grab lines or halyards that come into contact with
them. This can cause a sail to jam while hoisted.  Piston hanks are better
proof against this.

I can supply any type (hope this isn't too commercial George) if you contact
me off line I can talk about it.  Actually any local sail loft should have
access to them.

Cheers - Gord #426 Surprise


On 23/02/11 9:38 AM, "Meinhold, Michael J." <MICHAEL.J.MEINHOLD at saic.com>
wrote:

> I has been very quiet! Here's another topic....
> 
> I have an old #2 in good shape but needs new hanks. I got the old bronze
> "crimp-on" piston hanks off. They were badly corroded and not
> serviceable. The grommets are in less than good shape but _may_ be good
> enough.
> 
> 1) Is it practical to replace grommets? Does this do too much damage to
> an old sail to be worthwhile?
> 
> 2) Does anyone have a source for hanks that are seized on rather than
> crimped? Opinions on the merits?
> 
> 3) Does anyone have experience with Wichard spring hanks as opposed to
> piston hanks? Reliability and longevity?
> 
> Mike
> Rinn Duin #272 (21 days to relaunch!)
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Andy Shaw
> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:23 AM
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> Subject: [Public-List] rudder replacement
> 
> OK, so this isn't an Alberg rudder replacement but the list has been so
> quiet I thought folks might enjoy looking at some pics of the new rudder
> we've just built for the Maryland Dove (my other boat).
> 
> https://picasaweb.google.com/oakumspinner/RUDDER#
> 
> <https://picasaweb.google.com/oakumspinner/RUDDER#>
> 
> Andy
> 'Savannah Rose'  #477
> St. Mary's River, MD
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