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Are Ball Bearing Design Sheaves OK to Use? #8084 10/16/09 07:19 AM 10/16/09 07:19 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 2,669 Portsmouth, RI Rhapsody #348 OP Past J/30 Class President
Rhapsody #348 OP Past J/30 Class President Joined: May 2007 Posts: 2,669 Portsmouth, RI	Georges posted a question on the Boat, Sails & Equipment forum at this link. Quote I was considering upgrading all my halyards sheaves this winter to ball bearing Harken sheaves and am wondering why this is not considered here. Could those be not class legal? For the J/30 Class Chief Measurer, can we get a ruling on this per rule 1.5? Bill Kneller Past Owner - Rhapsody J/30 #348 Projects & Documentation Core Replacement & Maintenance Blog Vento Solare J/109 #266

Ball Bearing Sheaves OK to Use [Re: Rhapsody #348] #8169 10/27/09 05:38 PM 10/27/09 05:38 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 155 Annapolis, MD US LChristy J/30 Class Measurer
LChristy J/30 Class Measurer Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 155 Annapolis, MD US	Ballbearing sheaves are approved for use. Larry Christy Charlie Stoddard J30 Class measurers

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