How did you come about for location of new gudgeons about 4" from existing? I
am leaning to about 2" from existing as that way mast is not too far off
center. I fear too far off center may harm that mast base and cause leakage
below.
As I mentioned before new gudgeons are expensive, I plan to make my own out
of 3/16" or 1/8" aluminum L stock. They will look similar to existing
gudgeons.
Comments?
Best
SF
Carol Gula wrote:
> Greetings, all.
> To locate gudgeons, I pinned mast at base and let it lower aft until it was
> level. Blocked it in place there with scrap wood while I took the factory
> mast crutch and pushed it up against the mast to find and mark the location
> of the upper gudgeon.
>
> The gudgeons I used came from EB Marine. I took the crutch along to make
> sure they fit. As I recall, this was three years ago, the price was under
> $10 for the pair. They install with #12 sheet metal screws and fender
> washers. It's a two person job, because of the need for a wrench holder
> inside the boat.
>
> One other caution: when the mast is lowered aft, if you miss the Y of the
> crutch and let it too far down, the lowest slot D ring (where I attach my
> main downhaul block,) can mar the hatch if the hatch is full open.
> hope this helps,
> Mac Davis, Kelpie, WWP19#804, Aripeka, FL
>
> >Thanks for info. (location for new gudgeons.) What size are gudgeons on
> P19?
> >Are they 1/2 inch? Did you reinforce inside with something? Where can I
get
> >some gudgeons cheaper than West Marine or Boat US? Theirs are close to 60
> >bucks for a set. Which ones did you get? Questions... Questions...
> > >>