help needed shroud lines

[padge]

After a coming together with a walkway I need a replacement port upper shroud line

Can anyone recommend a supplier in the UK
or a US supplier who will post to the UK

[Retcoastie]

Sorry to be a dummy, but couldn't you just have a rigger fabricate you another shroud. Surely they must do that in the UK.

[padge]

I have the facilities and ability to fabricate one myself but not the parts

I am working away from home at the moment ,unable to source the bits myself so I am prepared to pay a premium for a ready made product.

[Andre Emmenegger]

Got mine from Blue Water in Seattle. They have lots of parts.

[Bill at BOATS 4 SAIL]

For a temporary/emergency repair, get four wire rope clips, and a piece of the same diameter wire rope. Attach two of the clips above the break and two below.
When cruising it's a good idea to carry a piece of wire rope at least as long as your longest shroud, and four rope clips.

[seahouse]

Bill that sounds like great advice! I'm going to do precisely that for my on-board repair kit. Thanks for that.

[kitcat]

Why not get in touch with Macgregors directly? They do have an agent in the UK, though I'm not sure just how active or good they are, I think they are called Pacific Marine, but I don't have any other details to hand.

I guess that the easiest thing is to contact your local chandlers and ask them to make up a shroud to order, they should have all the bits, or they will know the number of a man that does. If you don't know the length, email the Macgregor factory, I believe they are usually quite helpful.

What part of the country are you based in?

Paul

[quintamala]

Months ago, I took all my 98 shorouds lines from the mast (baby stays, backstay, complete forestay) to a local nautical store in Las Palmas (Canary Islads). They sold me a new brand set of lines for 140 euros. Tension adjusters plates were not included as originals were in good shape. I didn´t note lenghts of cables as they just "copy" the old ones. Now I keep the old set, just in case of trouble...
What I-m trying to say is that hardware needed to built a complete set of cables for Macgregor or can be found (and made), with easy.

[padge]

I've heard nothing back from the UK agent

Seem like I'm going to have to order the bits and make up a couple of sets myself when I get a chance.


I can't get to my mac at the moment could someone tell me the size of wire needed thanks!

[jbgibbs99]

I got mine from Blue Water as well http://bwyachts.com/.

I'm in the UK but figured the reasonable postage was worth it to be sure of the right part and save the hassle of getting it made up. Delivered in about a week.

[restless]

I got a new forestay (upgraded to 4mm) made up in 20mins for £30 from aladdins cave riggers at burseldon. I had proper fittings too rather than those poxy telurite loops. If you know what you want they are excellent value.