Re: Needed: cables and fittings

[Bob Schimmel <bpschim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nancy:

You can find rigging specifications in Tech Tip H02, 
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/2358/h_design_tips/h02.html
Gene will sell you a new forestay ready made up. 
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/2358/sj23_parts_list.html
Not sure what you mean about sheaths for main & jib cables.  Sounds like 
mainsheet traveller considering your suggestion of using little wheels. 
These wheels are not strong enough for a traveller.   Hope this helps.

Regards

Bob Schimmel
(Always stay curious)

bpschim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx






Nancy wrote:

> My friend and I are the new (and I might add proud) owners of an SJ23 1977
> model. The only way we obtained this jewel was by pulling her off a sand bar
> at the State park here in Pensacola, Florida. Unfortunately, there were many
> items stripped off and some that have to be replaced. I am hoping I can find
> someone who can help me obtain a Forestay. I have talked with some local
> marine dealers re: new cable, but find they have to send any sets up to some
> place in New York to have the turnbuckles applied. I also do not have the
> measurements of the stays or at least cannot locate them on the SJ23 web
> site. Any and all help welcomed and thanks to all out there who continue to
> own this exciting boat. PS: I also need to find the sheaths for the main and
> jib cables as they have to also be replaced. Friend is thinking of using the
> rollers off sliding glass doors which have bearings inside the center metal
> portion. Any ideas if this is safe?
>
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