Setting up the spinnaker topping lift yesterday and bang - the clutch frame broke. See the pic. Does anybody have a replacement or, better yet, a spare single or double (or triple?) Schaefer clutch they'd be willing to part with? (the Schaefers seem to work better)
| Schaefer Type 2 Rope Clutches - Large (3/8"-1/2" line) | ||
Schaefer Type 2 Large - Single Rope Clutch: Sch 71-61X: Schaefer Type 2 Large Aluminum Single Rope Clutch is designed for use with line from 3/8"-1/2" (9-13mm) diameter. Attaches to Deck with (2) 1/4" (6mm) FH screws on 3 3/4" centers. Base is (maximum) 4 1/2" long x 1" wide. Unit is (maximum) 3 1/4" high (with handle down). Suitable for most applications on boats to 35' LOA.
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You can clearly see the fracture by the fulcrum pin. The one spinlock broke, the 30 year old Schaefers are fine.
This is the larger of the two clutch series' that Schaefer offered.
Starboard side clutches as well. Probably could improve the layout. Silly clam cleat there is for the baby stay.
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