[C320-list] U Bracket for Turnbuckle

[Warren Updike]

Karl, you should be able to get these parts at most boat stores. These, to
my knowledge, are general items and not Catalina specific.  

One really good suggestion previously on this list is to use ss washers on
the inside between the back of the chain plate and the U bracket so that the
head of the pin is tight against the bracket and the bracket is tight
against the plate. In this way, there will not be enough of a projection to
catch the sheet.  

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

-----Original Message-----
From: Karl Krueger [mailto:smoothsail282 at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 1:46 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] U Bracket for Turnbuckle

Hello All:
 
Racing yesterday and the head sails sheet got caught between at the
bottom of the turnbuckle (right under the clevis pin on the U bracket)  To
make a really long story short the U bracket the attaches to the chain plate
opened up.  The clevis pin was 90% out so the U Bracket bent, or should I
say started the open (straightened).  This was for the main shroud.  We were
very fortunate that it didn't completely snap.
 
The question is can I get this part from Catalina (Calf. or Florida) or
elsewhere?  Suggestion?
 
Karl K. (Kindred Spirit, #282, Milwaukee WI)