Lee helm

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Re: Lee helm

Postby Tipster1 » Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:45 am

Try alpine skiing! Stainless steel hardware is pretty easy to find at the Jersey shore. Actually, even the plywood is galvanized! :) Another windy afternoon forecast. I wish I had the endurance to have this much fun.
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Re: Lee helm

Postby Tipster1 » Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:50 am

Finally contacted PO. Stem head actually broke when he drove into power line. It's the tab in picture. Base plate and deck hull joint intact. Tabernacle took a beating:

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All he needed to do was unscrew machine screws from stem head base plate, replace fitting and screw back in. My confidence is restored.

Planning to install mast step shim I made from scrap of 3/4 PVC house trim. This stuff is nice. Easy to work, waterproof, rot-proof termite-proof and UV proof. Finally hope to get back on the water when winds get light.
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Re: Lee helm

Postby Tipster1 » Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:20 am

Finally got out to sail again. 3/4" mast step lift solved lee helm problem!
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