by fatire » Tue Jul 16, 2013 3:53 pm
Well I'll answer my own question in the hopes that anybody else who comes along in my shoes might benefit, which Chuck at Duckworks helped me with below:
Hi Chuck,
Thanks for the response, I re-measured the inside of that shackle and it's a solid .750" or 12/16ths so the .
Rather then the double shackle what about simply using a RL-621-B and running my existing clevis pin through the eye-strap?
Also, do you stock all thr RL hardware, specifically the RL-261S and the RL-621B?
Thanks
Steve
Steve:
The outside measurement on that swivel is about 13/16ths. But you might be able to bend that a bit to fit. Another idea would be to use an RL-393 swivel with an RL-301-B block. That swivel is only 9/16” across so would fit ok. It would look a little cobbled but it should work.
You have a good point about the RL-261S – If you can get ¾” screws into your centerboard trunk it should be fine. If they have to be shorter, at least get #8 screws.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Chuck
Hi Chuck,
I'm doing a common modification on my Oday DSIIs jib sheet system, replacing the traveler mounted fairlead/cam cleat assembly with a block and then mounting cam cleats to the CB trunk for better single hand control.
The traveler is pictured below and I want to mount a swivel block on the existing traveler car pin.
There is 3/4" width inside the car flanges so what I'm trying to learn is what the outside width of the shackle on your Racelite RL305B is?
I've searched the web but this dimension on Racelite and other blocks doesn't seem to ever be listed.
The other question I have while I got you is on mounting of Racelite RL-261-S - Camcleat with flange base and strap.
It seems to me that using properly bedded screws should be adequate because each has four fix points and most force is lateral but I'd like your opinion.
Through bolting into the CB trunk top is problematic for several reasons!