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Buzz Maring
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Initially Posted - 08/28/2002 : 10:20:20

Hi everyone,

I am working on my standing and running rigging. I've got the mast stepped and everything looking OK except for where the mainsheet attaches to the traveler ... I seem to be missing some hardware, and I'm not sure what parts I'm missing. Here is the diagram from the C-25 manual:

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It looks like the mainsheet is attached to the traveler car with two D-shackles ... is that right? I can't quite tell from the diagram, and I've never seen two D-shackles linked together like that. Are they both the same size?

Thanks for the help!

Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"

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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 08/28/2002 : 10:29:08

Hi Buzz,

The photo and your interpretation is correct. There are two shackles. One shackle is "pinned" to the mainsheet block; while the other shackle is "pinned" to the traveler car. The two shackles inter-connect to "link" the mainsheet block to the traveler car.

Another application of course would be to replace the shackle on the mainsheet block with a snap shackle. This arrangement is popular with skippers who like to use the boom as a crane to hoist heavy objects (motors, etc). Of course a stout topping lift is needed too.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 08/28/2002 : 11:49:24

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Hi Buzz,

The photo and your interpretation is correct. There are two shackles. One shackle is "pinned" to the mainsheet block; while the other shackle is "pinned" to the traveler car. The two shackles inter-connect to "link" the mainsheet block to the traveler car.

Another application of course would be to replace the shackle on the mainsheet block with a snap shackle. This arrangement is popular with skippers who like to use the boom as a crane to hoist heavy objects (motors, etc). Of course a stout topping lift is needed too.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839

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Thanks Bill! That is what I needed to know ... now I've got to buy a couple of shackles.

BTW, I have a topping lift, but I wouldn't classify it as all that "stout" ... I think it is 1/4" line. Anyway, I assume that the topping lift is simply tied to the end of the boom ... is that correct? If so, what sort of knot is best?

Thanks again!

Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 08/28/2002 : 12:05:19

Buzz,

Before you buy the D shackles, measure the hole in the end of the pin on the mainsheet block, to be sure you get a shackle that will fit through the hole. I might be having a memory lapse, but I think that hole is slightly smaller than the pins on the more common size of D shackles. If you measure it, it might save you a second trip back to your chandlery.

Steve Milby "Captiva Wind" C-25 T/FK #2554

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 08/28/2002 : 12:11:26

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Buzz,

Before you buy the D shackles, measure the hole in the end of the pin on the mainsheet block, to be sure you get a shackle that will fit through the hole. I might be having a memory lapse, but I think that hole is slightly smaller than the pins on the more common size of D shackles. If you measure it, it might save you a second trip back to your chandlery.

Steve Milby "Captiva Wind" C-25 T/FK #2554
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'Good advice, Steve ... thanks!

Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 08/28/2002 : 17:25:06

Buzz - it does help if you make the topping lift adjustable by using a simple tackle system. It basically allows you to do 2 things:
1. take the weight of the boom off the main in very light air
2. "lift" the boom up so that it's more out of the way when in the slip.
Derek

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