by Roger » Tue Jan 14, 2003 9:26 pm
Thanks for all your input. I would especially like to order from 'the source' ... Rudy, but I live in Canada, and suspect that by the time I have paid the exchange, duty and taxes, I'd have to sell the boat to recover from the debt.
In all seriousness though, what I was refering to in the rating for the turnbuckles was the pound rating that can often be seen either on the package or in the accompaning literature. In a jury rig situation last fall I had to buy 3 turnbuckles rated at 90 pounds at the local hardware store. In checking some marine outlets online this winter, I note that the turnbuckles in the size range I am looking at (6 1/2 inches) are rated at poundage significantly higher than that. I can't remember exactly, but I venture to say that it was around 1200 pounds. I appologize for not being more clear in my question earlier. Can I get away with 90 pound rated turnbuckles made from galvanized metal, or do I really need to beef up these to stainless steel ones, and if so to what pound rating?
As well, if anyone knows of a Canadian distribution point for DS parts, I would be very pleased to get that information. Presently I use HMP (Holland Marine Products) in Toronto or The Binacle in Halifax as both have online catalogs.
Roger