Garhauer march is discount month

[thomthod]

When I took Blooz Traveler on a shake down cruise/race a few weeks ago. Pretty much all of the blocks exploded! Yes they were schaeffer! I ordered new sheet blocks, double block and fiddle block with cleat for an unbelievable price from Garhauer. They now are running a discount of 10% off and its factory direct. I used thier equipment on my Morgan and for the money it is fantastic. BTW for all 4 blocks with shipping was under $240!


T

s/v Blooz traveler

Ericson 29

 

[KanH]

Garhauer rules

I switched over my deck organizer to Garhauer and loved it. I am now in the process of updating and improving all my blocks and hardware with their equipment. My next project if to replace my rope vang with a rigid vang. fficeffice" /><O></O>
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[thomthod]

Yes There equipment rocks! I bought a boom kicker and love it. That in concert with a boom vang gives nice shape!


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[mmackof]

Rigid vang vs Ericson 39 boom question

I switched over my deck organizer to Garhauer and loved it. I am now in the process of updating and improving all my blocks and hardware with their equipment. My next project if to replace my rope vang with a rigid vang. fficeffice" /><O></O>
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I think they are great products and well worth the effort. <O></O>
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Saving money never hurts either <O></O>

When I inquired about the rigid vang in the February sale I was told that the boom cannot twist and therefore I'd have to pin the boom.

How are you handling the rigid vang installation?

Thanks,

Mort
E39 Hull#50

 

[Guy Stevens]

Do you have the original boom?

There is a simple solution to this if you have the original boom. Is the end of the boom, where the gooseneck is, cast or a flat plate?



Guy

 

[mmackof]

Guy, Thanks.

See http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/album.php?albumid=107
It's a picture of the gooseneck and boom.

Mort

 

[AleksT]

The Luddite solution: With your mainsail off (cause it will be easier) Grab your boom and try to twist it (for a little mechanical advantage grab a bail)

 

[Guy Stevens]

The easiest one to fix

They all rotate, there were two different caps on the booms though, the one like this photo, and one that was a cast offset cone.

I will take a photo for you this weekend.. The fix is two pieces welded on the flat plate boom end.

Guy

 

[mmackof]

pinning the boom for vang

> I sent you a photo link to my album on the forum where I posted the
> picture of the boom and gooseneck.
> The end of the boom is a flat plate anodized cap.
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> Mort