Thread count for turnbuckles
Hi all,
Has anyone replaced their turnbuckles lately and knows the precise size to order? My turnbuckles are original and the male piece (pin with threads) is 3/8 in. I'm certain a turnbuckle made to fit 3/8 pin and 1/4 in wire (my shrouds) is correct but I'm confused about thread count. Is threading universal for a 3/8 in turnbuckle ? Lastly are original turnbuckles chromed bronze? I am getting new turnbuckle bodies only, and don't want to have some strange metal reaction by getting the wrong material ....
I just brought my boat down from the Champlain canal and am in the mid Hudson River waiting for my mast to be stepped. Need new turnbuckles before continuing on south. Any timely information most appreciated thank you !!!!!!!
great advise in posts above here
https://theriggingco.com/2014/10/22/...-a-turnbuckle/
is a short tutorial on what's current, and shippy. I think turnbuckles
should be installed in what is common practice. But that still may be
confusing. TRC says that practice is now "lefty-tighty --righty-loosey".
My interpretation of that is: when turnbuckle is toggled to the
chainplate, we turn the body of the buckle counter clockwise to
shorten the shroud/stay. (as I understand.)
If you google >Hayn turnbuckle< you can find current lists of standard
American measure and standard Euro metric. Clevis pins, which
indicate the size of turnbuckle are generally twice the diameter of
the cable.
Original Ariel/Commander were 3/8 bottles with swaged 3/16 cable.
If your rig has bottle screws and swage fittings, they should
immediately be changed. By rights, if you did not replace the rig
yourself, you really should replace it all. With a complete
examination of all tangs, masthead/crane, spreaders and base.
Good Luck.:D