Preventing shackle fouling during mast raising

Submitted by Arlyn Stewart

Mast raising on the C250 is quite easy. One problem area however, is ensuring that the shackles on the shroud turnbuckles don't foul and bend the T-bolt. This requires careful attention that turnbuckles don't lay over on the U-bolts as they tend to bind in that position rather than swinging up as the shroud comes under tension. Despite my attempts to be careful not to, I bent one last summer. 

My preventive fix is to use a plastic tie through the shackle portion of each T-Bolt and bond them together. The tie needs to be one of the larger types about 1/16 x 3/8.

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Arlyn Stewart
Catalina 250wb #224
"R&R"  

Submitted: 04/06/00