[C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 1878, Issue 1

[Danny Nichols]

I sent an email to Catalina and requested the part number and price for
the electrical panel plastic cover for the AC connections.  As soon as I
get a response I will share it with everyone via the discussion list.

Dan
Aja #876

On 10/22/13 12:01 PM, "c320-list-request at lists.catalina320.com"
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>   1. Re: Deck Delamination (Pat Ireland)
>   2. Subject: Deck Delamination (katchu at chartermi.net)
>   3. Covering 115VAC connections (Adrian Bateman)
>   4. Deck Delamination (Danny Nichols)
>   5. Re: Covering 115VAC connections (dprudden)
>   6. Re: Covering 115VAC connections (Utility Email)
>   7. Re: Covering 115VAC connections (swampcreek42)
>   8. Re: Covering 115VAC connections (Allan S Field)
>   9. Re: Covering 115VAC connections (kswanson123 at comcast.net)
>  10. Re: Covering 115VAC connections (Adrian Bateman)
>  11. Garhauer genoa block issue (Scott Thompson)
>  12. Re: Garhauer genoa block issue (Denny Browne)
>
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Message: 1
>Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:22:37 -0700
>From: Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com>
>To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Deck Delamination
>Message-ID:
>	<CAB3EGmuXMV2oyWYarwsD8j8ah8ArhukSHRe3869L_49FEH8RVw at mail.gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
>Jeff - That is the only method that I have heard anyone talk about using.
>Since it was the standard mode of operation over 20 years ago, I would be
>interested to hear if there is a better solution.  Guess I better look
>too.  Right hand side.....must be why the boats list to Port.   Pat 801
>
>On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 8:45 AM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>
>> After reading this, I checked our boat and found a silver dollar sized
>>spot
>> on our deck adjacent to the starboard genoa track about even with the
>> double
>> stanchion where there wasn't any resin bonding under it.  It sounds like
>> tapping on a thin shell vs solid like everywhere else.  It's a circular
>> spot
>> and would break out if something hit it just right I bet.  I'll drill a
>> tiny
>> hole inject some thin epoxy with a needle unless someone else has a
>>better
>> idea.
>>
>> I've never noticed it before.  I spotted it as a slight round
>>depression by
>> shining a light across the surface of the non-skid at night.  Showed
>>right
>> up.
>>
>> I'll look more carefully to see if there are any more of these anywhere.
>>
>> -Jeff
>> #809
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris
>>Burti
>> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 10:27 AM
>> To: Danny Nichols; c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Deck Delamination
>>
>> We had a bubble in the deck nonskid gel coat in this area on the port
>>side.
>> I opened it up completely and it did not penetrate the lay-up.
>> Cosmetic issue only.
>>
>> Thanks, Chris Burti From: Danny Nichols
>> Sent: 9/20/2013 1:04 AM
>> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Deck Delamination
>> I recently had a Marine Survey of my 2002 C320 and the following is
>>taken
>> from the survey document.  Has anyone else had a similar occurrence or
>> issue
>> of this kind?  Thanks.  Dan Nichols #876 Aja.
>>
>> "There was a small-delaminated area on the starboard side deck adjacent
>>to
>> the aft end of the jib sheet track. There was a small delaminated area
>>on
>> the starboard side deck approximately 1/3 of the of the length of the
>>jib
>> sheet track from the aft end of the track. There was no cracking or
>> elevated
>> moisture meter readings noted at the aft delamination. There was gelcoat
>> cracking adjacent to the forward delamination but no elevated moisture
>> meter
>> readings. I recommend that the delaminated spots in the deck be drilled
>>and
>> injected with epoxy to seal the FRP to the core. There were no elevated
>> moisture meter readings noted on the remainder of the deck."
>>
>>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 2
>Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 22:20:16 +0000
>From: <katchu at chartermi.net>
>To: "=?utf-8?Q?c320-list at lists.catalina320.com?="
>	<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>Subject: [C320-list] Subject: Deck Delamination
>Message-ID: <fySu1m00P43Mlgg05ySv91 at chartermi.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
>
>
>Jeff - I found a small raised blister with spider cracks on the port side
>deck in the non-skid area near the rear stanchion.  There was some
>moisture in it, so I heated, vacuumed, heated, and vacuumed again to pull
>out the moisture.  Then I injected epoxy to seal it down.  So you may
>want to check for moisture before you inject any epoxy.  I also found a
>few spots with ?loose? gel coat areas on the seat backs at the front of
>the cockpit.  Those sound more like what you are seeing.
>
>
>Chuck Mueller
>
>Northwind #676
>
>Holland, MI
>
>
>Message: 1
>Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:45:12 -0400
>From: "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
>To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Deck Delamination
>Message-ID: <002b01cece74$882b4b70$9881e250$@thehares.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>After reading this, I checked our boat and found a silver dollar sized
>spot
>on our deck adjacent to the starboard genoa track about even with the
>double
>stanchion where there wasn't any resin bonding under it.  It sounds like
>tapping on a thin shell vs solid like everywhere else.  It's a circular
>spot
>and would break out if something hit it just right I bet.  I'll drill a
>tiny
>hole inject some thin epoxy with a needle unless someone else has a better
>idea.
>
>I've never noticed it before.  I spotted it as a slight round depression
>by
>shining a light across the surface of the non-skid at night.  Showed right
>up.
>
>I'll look more carefully to see if there are any more of these anywhere.
>
>-Jeff
>#809
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
>Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 10:27 AM
>To: Danny Nichols; c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Deck Delamination
>
>We had a bubble in the deck nonskid gel coat in this area on the port
>side.
>I opened it up completely and it did not penetrate the lay-up.
>Cosmetic issue only.
>
>Thanks, Chris Burti From: Danny Nichols
>Sent: 9/20/2013 1:04 AM
>To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>Subject: [C320-list] Deck Delamination
>I recently had a Marine Survey of my 2002 C320 and the following is taken
>from the survey document.  Has anyone else had a similar occurrence or
>issue
>of this kind?  Thanks.  Dan Nichols #876 Aja.
>
>"There was a small-delaminated area on the starboard side deck adjacent to
>the aft end of the jib sheet track. There was a small delaminated area on
>the starboard side deck approximately 1/3 of the of the length of the jib
>sheet track from the aft end of the track. There was no cracking or
>elevated
>moisture meter readings noted at the aft delamination. There was gelcoat
>cracking adjacent to the forward delamination but no elevated moisture
>meter
>readings. I recommend that the delaminated spots in the deck be drilled
>and
>injected with epoxy to seal the FRP to the core. There were no elevated
>moisture meter readings noted on the remainder of the deck."
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 3
>Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 23:46:31 +0000
>From: Adrian Bateman <lists at adrianba.net>
>To: "=?utf-8?Q?C320-List at Catalina320.com?="
>	<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Subject: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
>Message-ID: <DUB401-EAS2517E0922B85068DCCE7456C8010 at phx.gbl>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
>In the recent survey of my boat (hull #257), the surveyor wrote:
>
>
>?There are open/uncovered 115 VAC electrical connections behind the main
>electrical distribution  panel.  Recommendation:  Provide a cover over
>the open 115 VAC electrical connections which will also  isolate the 115
>VAC from the 12 VDC connections in accordance with current ABYC
>standards.?
>
>
>Has anyone done this? Any suggestions for what to use for a cover? I
>imagine some kind of box with a hole to let the cables in but there isn't
>a lot of room behind the panel.
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>Ade.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 4
>Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 17:15:22 -0700
>From: Danny Nichols <dkn420 at sbcglobal.net>
>To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>Subject: [C320-list] Deck Delamination
>Message-ID: <CE8B11AA.1C755%dkn420 at sbcglobal.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="US-ASCII"
>
>Response to Message #1 10/21/13
>
>Jeff: I'll be taking care of the two spots I mentioned in my original
>email
>in the next couple of weeks.  Will try to take a few photos of the process
>in case anyone is interested.  It sounds relatively simple, and I hope it
>is.
>
>Dan
>S/V Aja #876
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 5
>Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:18:16 -0400
>From: dprudden <dprudden at comcast.net>
>To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
>Message-ID: <484EE6F8-FC2D-4A49-9A86-49048B12F870 at comcast.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=utf-8
>
>Ade,
>When I had my new (to me) boat surveyed last year, my surveyor said the
>exact same thing. He recommended getting a very inexpensive plastic
>container (he actually said Tupperware) and screw it onto the back of the
>panel to cover the connections. The point of the cover is to avoid being
>electrocuted if you open the AC panel while connected to shore power and
>you accidentally touch a connector.
>
>David Prudden
>#787
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Oct 21, 2013, at 7:46 PM, Adrian Bateman <lists at adrianba.net> wrote:
>> 
>> In the recent survey of my boat (hull #257), the surveyor wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> ?There are open/uncovered 115 VAC electrical connections behind the
>>main electrical distribution  panel.  Recommendation:  Provide a cover
>>over the open 115 VAC electrical connections which will also  isolate
>>the 115 VAC from the 12 VDC connections in accordance with current ABYC
>>standards.?
>> 
>> 
>> Has anyone done this? Any suggestions for what to use for a cover? I
>>imagine some kind of box with a hole to let the cables in but there
>>isn't a lot of room behind the panel.
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> Ade.
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 6
>Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:07:58 -0700
>From: Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net>
>To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
>Message-ID: <0AEB6B5E-E381-4854-BA13-200A4F6FE5F7 at comcast.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=utf-8
>
>My boat, 2007, Hull 1107, C320 MK II has a clear plastic cover over the
>base 120V fittings behind the electrical panel. You might be able to get
>one of these directly from the factory. Seems like they would be happy to
>provide them if it is a safety issue with earlier boats.
>
>David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
>Principal, LEED AP
>Director, Structural Group
>
>Reid Middleton, Inc.
>(425) 741-3800 office
>(425) 741-5011 direct
>(425) 508-7971 mobile
>
>www.reidmiddleton.com
>
>
>> On Oct 21, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Adrian Bateman <lists at adrianba.net> wrote:
>> 
>> In the recent survey of my boat (hull #257), the surveyor wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> ?There are open/uncovered 115 VAC electrical connections behind the
>>main electrical distribution  panel.  Recommendation:  Provide a cover
>>over the open 115 VAC electrical connections which will also  isolate
>>the 115 VAC from the 12 VDC connections in accordance with current ABYC
>>standards.?
>> 
>> 
>> Has anyone done this? Any suggestions for what to use for a cover? I
>>imagine some kind of box with a hole to let the cables in but there
>>isn't a lot of room behind the panel.
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> Ade.
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 7
>Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 05:09:38 -0400
>From: swampcreek42 <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com>
>To: Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net>,
>	"C320-List at Catalina320.com"	<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
>Message-ID: <i98k73l97lb8cd4nfnsvf2aw.1382432978872 at email.android.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>We don't have any plastic cover either. That was probably a later
>feature. ?Our surveyor told us as long as the panel is closed and has a
>keyed lock the AC wiring exposer is not an issue. We even leave the key
>in the panel, if we had small children running around the key would be
>definitely out of the lock. ?We don't give it a second thought, there is
>electricity all around us everywhere common sense is usually enough to
>keep you safe.
>
>Bruce
>Nauti Time 719
>
>
>Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
>
>-------- Original message --------
>From: Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net>
>Date: 10/22/2013  12:07 AM  (GMT-05:00)
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
> 
>My boat, 2007, Hull 1107, C320 MK II has a clear plastic cover over the
>base 120V fittings behind the electrical panel. You might be able to get
>one of these directly from the factory. Seems like they would be happy to
>provide them if it is a safety issue with earlier boats.
>
>David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
>Principal, LEED AP
>Director, Structural Group
>
>Reid Middleton, Inc.
>(425) 741-3800 office
>(425) 741-5011 direct
>(425) 508-7971 mobile
>
>www.reidmiddleton.com
>
>
>> On Oct 21, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Adrian Bateman <lists at adrianba.net> wrote:
>> 
>> In the recent survey of my boat (hull #257), the surveyor wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> ?There are open/uncovered 115 VAC electrical connections behind the
>>main electrical distribution? panel.? Recommendation:? Provide a cover
>>over the open 115 VAC electrical connections which will also? isolate
>>the 115 VAC from the 12 VDC connections in accordance with current ABYC
>>standards.?
>> 
>> 
>> Has anyone done this? Any suggestions for what to use for a cover? I
>>imagine some kind of box with a hole to let the cables in but there
>>isn't a lot of room behind the panel.
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> Ade.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 8
>Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:43:59 -0400
>From: "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net>
>To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
>Message-ID: <001201cecf1b$ffe298b0$ffa7ca10$@verizon.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>David - Any chance you can post a pix of this?  Thanks. - Allan
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Utility
>Email
>Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:08 AM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
>
>My boat, 2007, Hull 1107, C320 MK II has a clear plastic cover over the
>base 120V fittings behind the electrical panel. You might be able to get
>one of these directly from the factory. Seems like they would be happy to
>provide them if it is a safety issue with earlier boats.
>
>David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
>Principal, LEED AP
>Director, Structural Group
>
>Reid Middleton, Inc.
>(425) 741-3800 office
>(425) 741-5011 direct
>(425) 508-7971 mobile
>
>www.reidmiddleton.com
>
>
>> On Oct 21, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Adrian Bateman <lists at adrianba.net> wrote:
>> 
>> In the recent survey of my boat (hull #257), the surveyor wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> ?There are open/uncovered 115 VAC electrical connections behind the
>>main electrical distribution  panel.  Recommendation:  Provide a cover
>>over the open 115 VAC electrical connections which will also  isolate
>>the 115 VAC from the 12 VDC connections in accordance with current ABYC
>>standards.?
>> 
>> 
>> Has anyone done this? Any suggestions for what to use for a cover? I
>>imagine some kind of box with a hole to let the cables in but there
>>isn't a lot of room behind the panel.
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> Ade.
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 9
>Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 06:12:28 -0700
>From: kswanson123 at comcast.net
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
>Message-ID: <21437D17-DAE8-4CDF-B8EC-6B0468D8568A at comcast.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252
>
>Sure,
>
>Later this week I will get down to the boat and take a picture from
>behind the panel.  I should be able to post it this weekend,
>
>Dave
>
>
>On Oct 22, 2013, at 4:43 AM, Allan S Field wrote:
>
>> David - Any chance you can post a pix of this?  Thanks. - Allan
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Utility
>>Email
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:08 AM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
>> 
>> My boat, 2007, Hull 1107, C320 MK II has a clear plastic cover over the
>>base 120V fittings behind the electrical panel. You might be able to get
>>one of these directly from the factory. Seems like they would be happy
>>to provide them if it is a safety issue with earlier boats.
>> 
>> David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
>> Principal, LEED AP
>> Director, Structural Group
>> 
>> Reid Middleton, Inc.
>> (425) 741-3800 office
>> (425) 741-5011 direct
>> (425) 508-7971 mobile
>> 
>> www.reidmiddleton.com
>> 
>> 
>>> On Oct 21, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Adrian Bateman <lists at adrianba.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> In the recent survey of my boat (hull #257), the surveyor wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ?There are open/uncovered 115 VAC electrical connections behind the
>>>main electrical distribution  panel.  Recommendation:  Provide a cover
>>>over the open 115 VAC electrical connections which will also  isolate
>>>the 115 VAC from the 12 VDC connections in accordance with current ABYC
>>>standards.?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Has anyone done this? Any suggestions for what to use for a cover? I
>>>imagine some kind of box with a hole to let the cables in but there
>>>isn't a lot of room behind the panel.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Ade.
>> 
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 10
>Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:41:33 +0000
>From: Adrian Bateman <lists at adrianba.net>
>To: "=?utf-8?Q?C320-List at Catalina320.com?="
>	<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
>Message-ID: <DUB401-EAS97261D8230DC4E44EF8DF4C8020 at phx.gbl>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
>Seeing a picture would be very helpful. Thanks for all the feedback.
>
>
>I think the goal here, beyond making it harder for you to touch live
>wires, is to prevent a stray wire that becomes detached from linking the
>AC power to 12V circuits where it could do some damage.
>
>
>
>
>
>From: kswanson123 at comcast.net
>Sent: ?Tuesday?, ?October? ?22?, ?2013 ?6?:?15? ?AM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>
>
>
>
>
>Sure,
>
>Later this week I will get down to the boat and take a picture from
>behind the panel.  I should be able to post it this weekend,
>
>Dave
>
>
>On Oct 22, 2013, at 4:43 AM, Allan S Field wrote:
>
>> David - Any chance you can post a pix of this?  Thanks. - Allan
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Utility
>>Email
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:08 AM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Covering 115VAC connections
>> 
>> My boat, 2007, Hull 1107, C320 MK II has a clear plastic cover over the
>>base 120V fittings behind the electrical panel. You might be able to get
>>one of these directly from the factory. Seems like they would be happy
>>to provide them if it is a safety issue with earlier boats.
>> 
>> David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
>> Principal, LEED AP
>> Director, Structural Group
>> 
>> Reid Middleton, Inc.
>> (425) 741-3800 office
>> (425) 741-5011 direct
>> (425) 508-7971 mobile
>> 
>> www.reidmiddleton.com
>> 
>> 
>>> On Oct 21, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Adrian Bateman <lists at adrianba.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> In the recent survey of my boat (hull #257), the surveyor wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ?There are open/uncovered 115 VAC electrical connections behind the
>>>main electrical distribution  panel.  Recommendation:  Provide a cover
>>>over the open 115 VAC electrical connections which will also  isolate
>>>the 115 VAC from the 12 VDC connections in accordance with current ABYC
>>>standards.?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Has anyone done this? Any suggestions for what to use for a cover? I
>>>imagine some kind of box with a hole to let the cables in but there
>>>isn't a lot of room behind the panel.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Ade.
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 11
>Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 10:02:33 -0400
>From: Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com>
>To: "Catalina320.org" <C320-List at Catalina320.org>
>Subject: [C320-list] Garhauer genoa block issue
>Message-ID: <52668579.4070207 at thompson87.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
>     While sailing this past weekend I noticed that the large horizontal
>bolt that runs through my Garhauer Genoa block had backed off by almost
>1/2 inch. I didn't have a wrench handy and so just snugged it up by hand
>for the rest of the sail. Wondering if anyone has had problems with
>these, or knows what kind of torque should be applied. There appears to
>be some kind of compression washer below the hex bolt head. The block is
>one of the stainless replacement blocks I got from Garhauer when the
>original blocks with plastic sheaves seized up.
>
>Scott Thompson
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 12
>Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:11:20 -0700
>From: Denny Browne <dennybrowne at verizon.net>
>To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Garhauer genoa block issue
>Message-ID: <6BF9C040-63B6-493B-AF38-25E6C3A051E5 at verizon.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>Haven noticed that, but will now be checking. You can call them at (909)
>985-7513. I've always been extremely satisfied when I've called them and
>can't recall anyone better at standing behind their products.
>
>Denny Browne
>A Cappella #935
>Redondo Beach
>
>Sent from iPhone, sorry for typos, grammar, etc...
>
>> On Oct 22, 2013, at 7:02 AM, Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com>
>>wrote:
>> 
>>    While sailing this past weekend I noticed that the large horizontal
>>bolt that runs through my Garhauer Genoa block had backed off by almost
>>1/2 inch. I didn't have a wrench handy and so just snugged it up by hand
>>for the rest of the sail. Wondering if anyone has had problems with
>>these, or knows what kind of torque should be applied. There appears to
>>be some kind of compression washer below the hex bolt head. The block is
>>one of the stainless replacement blocks I got from Garhauer when the
>>original blocks with plastic sheaves seized up.
>> 
>> Scott Thompson
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