[C320-list] Cracked Mast

[Irving Grunes]

I would look to see if it could be welded?
Irv #851

On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 12:31 PM, Norm Ethier <
nethier at ethiersandandgravel.ca> wrote:

> I have a 1999 C320 with a crack mast at the bottom about 2" high. Does
> anyone else encounter a similar problem and if so what did you do to fix it?
>
> Norm Ethier
> Hull # 660
> Sudbury, Ontario.
> Canada
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com <
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> To: Catalina List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Mon Jan 23 11:33:42 2012
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boom Sheave Lube
>
>
> Any white grease will work even sail kote, less is better if you use
> grease. However make sure the sheaves are not binding on the boom as mine
> are. You may be aware (at least on my boat) the the entire sheave assy will
> slip out of the boom if there are no lines on it. My sheave assy goes too
> far into the boom and the sheaves bind on it. Haven't come up with a fix
> yet, something to keep the sheave axle from sliding too far into the end of
> the boom??
> Cheers
> JohnM
> #574 1999
>
>
>
> > Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:25:55 -0800
> > From: wmo48 at yahoo.com
> > To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> > Subject: [C320-list] Boom Sheave Lube
> >
> > Since the boom sheaves don't roll on ball-bearings they tend to seize up
> on
> > Amanda Lu, always at the best times; like when it start to blow 25 and
> reefing
> > the main is suddenly a very good idea.  Anybody got any ideas on a good
> > lubricate ?  I was thinking lithium grease ?
> > Mike Ott
> > 'Amanda Lu'
> > #508
>
>