[C320-list] Anybody replaced their forestay?

[Pat Ireland]

Graeme

No, but first thought is to use an electrical wiring snake as a messenger
line.  Not terribly expensive and probably can be rented.  This is a task I
have on the todo list, so interested in your experience.

Good luck

Pat, 801

On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 11:37 AM, Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk> wrote:

> By which I mean, did you do it, rather thn ahve it done professionally?
> I ask because I  have had a problem with the feed line I left through the
> furling foil to draw the new forestay back through - it broke!
>
> So now I have to try and feed a new forestay wire through the furler and
> of course it doesnt want to go due to the connecting sections that have
> only a narrow hole through them but the cable wont center up to them!
>
> Really at my wits end now and grateful for any ideas
>
> Thanks
>
> Graeme
> #366, ‘Jaskar’ Falmouth, UK