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Re: Cleat shims

To: BDally6107@xxxxxxx, lindsey@xxxxxxxxxxx, swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Cleat shims
From: WFS03@xxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:49:25 EST
Bram,
I stacked a pair of the Ronstan wedges under each cam cleat with them tilted. 
 What is the best arrangment?  Is it best to mix the Ronstan and Harken 
wedges to get the proper angle?

Bill Scheumann


In a message dated 12/10/2006 9:15:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
BDally6107@xxxxxxx writes:

> Dave,
>   
> I've done it both ways.  Both Ronstan and Harken make beveled shims and I've 
> found that using one of each will provide both the right height and the 
> right angle (you reverse one of them).  Let me know if you have trouble 
> locating 
> them.
>   
> What you want to end up with is a total stack height of about 3/8" on the 
> inside and 1/2" on the outside.  Do make them out of something besides 1 
> piece 
> of wood because it will split.
>   
> Getting the height and angle correct is really important to easy sailing.
>   
> Best regards,
>   
> Bram
> 

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