My outhaul slide and swivel are on their last legs...
I've read the things people on the forum have done in the past, and wonder if this approach has been tried before (or if you think it's a viable alternative)?
I'm considering trying one of these coated stainless 3/4" track slides for the boom attachment
using this approach with 3/4" webbing to attach it to the ring at the clew
Then using the long d shackle currently attached to the swivel to reconnect the outhaul cable end to the ring at the clew.
Here's a picture of what I have now:
Please let me know your thoughts -
Is this a sound approach or should I go a different direction?
Thanks!
Tony
I've read the things people on the forum have done in the past, and wonder if this approach has been tried before (or if you think it's a viable alternative)?
I'm considering trying one of these coated stainless 3/4" track slides for the boom attachment
Flat Internal Track Slide 3/4" (Stainless Steel)
DetailsFlat Internal Track Slide Stainless 3/4" is a slide used to secure mains or mizzens to their spars and make lowering sails easier. These sail slides are electro-polished cast, grade 316 stainless steel with a low friction PTFE coating and designed for use where maximum strength from an...
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using this approach with 3/4" webbing to attach it to the ring at the clew
Then using the long d shackle currently attached to the swivel to reconnect the outhaul cable end to the ring at the clew.
Here's a picture of what I have now:
Please let me know your thoughts -
Is this a sound approach or should I go a different direction?
Thanks!
Tony