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bobstay zinc

  • December 01, 2011 2:36 PM
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    What type of zinc are others using on there bobstay fitting? I have been using a clamshell with about a third cut off with an angle grinder. I figure there has to be a better solution.
  • December 01, 2011 3:27 PM
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    Reply # 763909 on 763876
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    I am using a smaller sized clamshell: Small enough that that the bolt goes to the front of the hole and I don't have to cut it.

    Grinding zinc is not fun!

    Seams to work on a 2 year haul out cycle.

    Norm


  • December 02, 2011 8:02 AM
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    Reply # 764372 on 763876
    Anonymous
    I take 2 small teardrop zincs and fit one on either side of the bobstay fitting then through bolt them and clamp them down hard to the fitting.  No modification of the zincs required. 
  • December 04, 2011 10:01 AM
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    Reply # 765504 on 763876
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    Tom Crank wrote:What type of zinc are others using on there bobstay fitting? I have been using a clamshell with about a third cut off with an angle grinder. I figure there has to be a better solution.
    I have been using and selling a 2" diameter round rudder zinc.  Consists of a pair of these, with a bolt going through the center, so you have a zinc on each side.  Sometimes it is necessary to trim some off of one side to clear the fiberglass on the bow.

    Bud
  • December 29, 2011 10:51 AM
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    Reply # 783506 on 763876
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    I shot this image this week - I have a zinc on each side - fits nicely.