[C320-list] Shroud turnbuckles?

[David Veeneman]

I’m getting ready to replace the shroud turnbuckles on Adelante. She has the old-style closed turnbuckles (barrel-style, with metal covers) that Catalina used on early 320s. The metal covers are gone from mine, so I’m planning to replace the turnbuckles with chromed bronze turnbuckles (https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/product/HAY12FB.html <https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/product/HAY12FB.html>).

I‘ve measured the existing shroud turnbuckles. They all have a 1/2” thread (and have 6 1/2” body)—I am assuming the threads are 1/2-20. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks.

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David Veeneman
Dana Point, CA
SV Adelante, C320 #131