Re: centre board cable

From: Ted Duke (tduke@rockbridge.net)
Date: Sun Feb 13 2000 - 17:55:28 PST


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Robert,

Yes, try it with single blocks. You can always adddoubles. My idea
was to lighten load on line and make raising easier.

I ran the line around the winch and out thru a hole and did a stop
knot. I added a ring to he keel to tie the line onto. Nothing fancy
required.

Ted

Robert Kalisz wrote:
>
> Can the Yale Lite be used in lieu of the standard cable without changing
> the type of blocks on a P-19?
> Do you attach the Yale Lite the same way to the keel and winch as you do
> with the standard cable arrangement?
>
> Bob Kalisz
> P-19, #844
> Frankfort, Ky.
>
> On Sun, 13 Feb 2000 14:24:38 -0500 "Ted Duke" <tduke@rockbridge.net>
> writes:
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> > Jon & Potterers,
> >
> > In response to two messages off list. Yale Lite is brand name line.
> >
> > See : http://www.yalecordage.com/html/pleasure.html
> >
> > I am sure an equivalent by another manufacturer would be as good. I
> > bought Yale Lite because BOATUS carried it. It was recommended for
> > the keel lift by a gent I met who has owned numerous sailboats and
> > was
> > familiar with the Potter stainless wire and had used Yale Lite in
> > similar situations. He recommended Yale Lite. For the record I do
> > not
> > have any affiliation with Yale, BOATUS, Garhaurer or anyone else who
> > rewards me with cash or whatever. RATS!
> >
> > Ted
> >
> > Jon Culley wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Ted,
> > >
> > > If it's not too much trouble, could I also get the details for
> > > replacing the centreboard cable. After 10 years, my cable system
> > > is getting a bit hit & miss.
> > >
> > > I have never heard of Yale Lite Line. What is that?
> > >
> > > Many Thanks
> > >
> > > Jon
> > >
> > > P19 #617 "Tardis Too"
> >



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