Posted by Nick Marino (blueraven1@…>)
Chris said it all. I have the earlier version and they are great.
Very easy to use when at full load. Regarding cost, here are some.
www.riggingonly.com
SPLXAS06121 Spinlock XAS Single 1/4 to 1/2 In. $ 40.70
SPLXAS06122 Spinlock XAS Double 1/4 to 1/2 In. $ 90.30
SPLXAS06123 Spinlock XAS Triple 1/4 to 1/2 In. $ 131.60
www.pyacht.com
SPLXAS06121 Spinlock XAS Single 1/4 to 1/2 In. $ 51.76
SPLXAS06122 Spinlock XAS Double 1/4 to 1/2 In. $94.04
SPLXAS06123 Spinlock XAS Triple 1/4 to 1/2 In. $ 137.05
www.westmarine.com
SPLXAS06121 Spinlock XAS Single 1/4 to 1/2 In. $ 69.99
SPLXAS06122 Spinlock XAS Double 1/4 to 1/2 In. $ 119.99
SPLXAS06123 Spinlock XAS Triple 1/4 to 1/2 In. $ 172.99
Nick
F-21, #295
— In freedom21@yahoogroups.com, “Charles Arasim” <crarasim@…>
wrote:
Ahoy Chris,
Boy I’m a long way South of you down here in New Mexico, I have
1983 F21 #104 deep draft “WindRush”.
There are a few shots of me in the photos under New Mexico F21.
Formally “Sara J”
I haven’t had any problems with the EasyLok clutches besides the
cheap-o-handles…but I would have to agree the Spinlocks are a much
better unit. My friend has Spinlocks on his J/40 “Your Mom” that I
sailed as first mate to Hawaii late last year, I definitely like them
over the EasyLok. How much did they set you back?
Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Ives
To: freedom21@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 10/9/2006 5:09:37 PM
Subject: [freedom21] Easylok clutches - best replaced with Spinlock
clutches
Hello from Hudson Quebec, on the Ottawa river.
1984 F21 shoal draft “Darnaway”
About the original F21 “Easylok” clutches - yes, aluminium handles
would be far less likely to break, but there are other components to
replace too.
Myself, I tried reviving the old Easyloks with new handles ($6-8 cdn
each) for at least two seasons. Then I installed two (not cheap but
absolutely first rate) quad banks of “Spinlock” rope clutches. What
a
difference - no going back - money well spent. Especially when you
are
single-handed in strong winds (or have guests who are not sailors,
or
handymen). Myself I would now not give the Easyloks even a 4 out of
ten rating - even with brand new lines (of double braided
polyester).
The “Spinlocks” just work every time - with no ifs, ands, or buts -
even my wife and my guests can operate them right. I challenge you
to
do that safely with the old Easyloks.
Good fall season sailing to you,
Christopher Ives
— In freedom21@yahoogroups.com, “Charles Rush Arasim” <crarasim@>
wrote:
I looked at buying new ones and at $14.00ea price, I thought about
having aluminum ones made. I now have exact duplicate T-6 aircraft
aluminum ones that have been anodized 4 colors (color coded). If
anyone is interested my machinist friend is willing to make more
at
$20.00ea + shipping. You would have to have them anodized. They
will last forever.