Clutches
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Topic: Clutches
Posted By: Ron Waterson
Subject: Clutches
Date Posted: 24 June 2015 at 11:40pm
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Does anyone know if there are parts available for the original Laser 28 clutch. Manufacturer? Or do we just replace when they break...busted the handle of one tonight.
------------- Hull 147 - Angel's Share |
Replies:
Posted By: WJRyan
Date Posted: 25 June 2015 at 6:59am
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I actually replaced all 4 of the double clutches over the past 2 winters and have the old ones at the house, complete with handles. Give me a holler! - bill ------------- Bill Ryan, Room4Crew, #155 |
Posted By: Bill Layton
Date Posted: 25 June 2015 at 8:15am
| If you have the spinlock clutches then you can still buy parts as well as replacement bolt on clutches using the same holes. |
Posted By: Ron Waterson
Date Posted: 25 June 2015 at 9:28am
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I really doubt they are Spinlock. At a glance I could not find the manufacturers name on the clutch. They look really old....they slip. It doesn't look like Spinlock design that I have seen. I suspect Bill has what I need to fix it. Thanks, Ron ------------- Hull 147 - Angel's Share |
Posted By: Bill Layton
Date Posted: 25 June 2015 at 10:07am
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A few of the very early boats used Easylock rope clutches with red and green handles. Some parts are available here http://www.rigrite.com/Hardware/Rope_Clutches/Easylock_Handles.html |
Posted By: Ron Waterson
Date Posted: 25 June 2015 at 8:52pm
Thanks Bill L. Upon researching antique spinlock parts, I find that I probably do have spinlock clutches. I'm just not experienced (read old) enough to recognize past designs.  I think if Bill R. has a handle laying around in his garage, I'll be good. Thanks again, Ron ------------- Hull 147 - Angel's Share |
Posted By: khardy
Date Posted: 26 June 2015 at 7:43am
| Mark at Sailing Services, (305) 758-1074, will know exactly what part you want. I've purchased several from him over the years. He often sails on my boat so he knows L28's pretty well. |