terry_thatcher
Terence Thatcher
More advice sought on this topic. My turnbuckles look fine--no cracks or major flaws. But, according to all the books, I should put "penetrating dye" on them to check more closely. I can't find anywhere in Portland that sells such a thing. Anybody have any suggestions?
Also, at least one boat yard told me I should not only replace all the wire rigging, but all the turnbuckles every 10 to 12 years. Well, turnbuckles are not cheap and I wonder if that is not overkill. I know that 10 year replacement is a standard refrain, but I thought it was just the wire one replaced, not all the big turnbuckle hardware. I would appreciate comments from you others with our 26 and 28 year old boats--have you folks all thrown away the Navtec turnbuckles based on age alone? thanks.
Also, at least one boat yard told me I should not only replace all the wire rigging, but all the turnbuckles every 10 to 12 years. Well, turnbuckles are not cheap and I wonder if that is not overkill. I know that 10 year replacement is a standard refrain, but I thought it was just the wire one replaced, not all the big turnbuckle hardware. I would appreciate comments from you others with our 26 and 28 year old boats--have you folks all thrown away the Navtec turnbuckles based on age alone? thanks.