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Forestay replacement any tips?
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 11:57 am
by Floridacracker
I was working on the boat today and noticed the upper forestay connected at the mast had two broken strands. I ordered a new one from BWyachts. I also have a CDI furler and was wondering if anyone had some pro tips.
Re: Forestay replacement any tips?
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:01 pm
by yukonbob
Take pictures when you disassemble but it's pretty straight forward. Cdi manuals are available online (here to I think?) Two sets of hands make it really easy. Should take less than an hour your first time. Maybe consider doing your shrouds or any other masthead attachments you want while you've got it down.
Re: Forestay replacement any tips?
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:48 pm
by Starscream
This might help:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/399 ... ement.pptx
If you do a search on forestay replacement on this site you'll find step-by-step instructions...after some searching.
Re: Forestay replacement any tips?
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:43 pm
by Floridacracker
Thanks so much for the link! I think it will really help.
Re: Forestay replacement any tips?
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:06 pm
by Starscream