[C320-list] SS covers over turnbuckles

[Jeff Hare]

We drilled about a 1/8" hole in both the top and bottom cap to allow water to drain and evaporate. 

Got tired of finding them full of water after a rain, sail and washdown as well as during the winter layover. 

-Jeff
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We always lift them and rinse them with fresh water when we are putting the boat away after a sail.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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John, I also noticed when I slipped my ss cover off turnbuckle a number of 
them collect water. Are you experiencing the same problem. Looks like a 
design fault. It appears there is no avenue for the water to escape past the 
lower cap. Does anyone have any suggestion? Perhaps a groove in the lower 
cap or a drilled hole in the lower part of the ss cover might work.  Peter " 
Jaraman " 1096
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I'm getting ready to go over my rigging later this year but this is my first 
Catalina with these SS covers over the turnbuckles. I don't really like 
them, but I understand their use.  What is the best way to take the SS 
covers off ?  And is there anything else I need to know before I start work? 
Thanks, JOHN     Holokai 2