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jhawkman wrote:
Looks like a very practical setup. Quick question on another topic - looks like you are using the Harbor Freight trailer - how did you extend the front to accommodate the length of the TI?
Thanks.
I used a long stick of square tubing to extend the tongue, and it extends out the rear as well with a roller at each end to support the TI. If interested, I can get you pics of the trailer setup.
Edit: found one I posted previously that partially shows it.
GaryInWI wrote:
Nice setup.
Could you provide the specific part numbers for the cheek block, rail (length?) and dual cam cleat that you used? Was your line guide a DIY job?
Also, does the rail have a backing plate inside the hull or washers & nuts? And how difficult is access to the inner hull where the rail is mounted?
Unfortunately I don't have the specific part numbers, but I basically went into my local West Marine and they had them on the shelf. The line guide is a DIY, just a piece of stainless wire that was already partially bent like I needed it. Added one bend and mounted it. Pretty simple to create one though, just need strong wire that won't rust.
The rail does have a backing plate inside the hull that the screws thread into. It was a challenge to reach the inner spot for the backing plate, but my son has small long arms and was able to reach it pretty well. My short arms wouldn't have worked very well. The rail is made by Yak Attack and is 12" long. My local kayak shop has these hanging on the shelf.
LSYak wrote:
I'm assuming you've replaced the furling line with 6mm line. Could you please tell me the length of that 6mm line you were able to fit on the spool to reach back to the rear seat position?
Thanks
John
Yes, I did upgrade the furling line to the same size as the others. I don't remember the length, but I measured the original line, added about 4 or 5ft to that. Basically enough extra, then cut it to the shortest that i could still reach comfortably. It won't all spool up when we remove the sail, but is close enough I can work with it. It spools fine while in use though.
jhawkman wrote:
I have contacted all the aftermarket people and Harken themselves and shown them your pictures but no one knows where your twin cam cleat mount/plate comes from! Can you tell us where you got it?
Thanks.
It was on the shelf at West Marine. No promises that I will find them, but I'll try to confirm the brand/part numbers if I can find the paperwork.
bluesman wrote:
I was hoping to ressurect this post. I want to install a setup like this and I am not familiar with the rail setup. Can someone knowledgeable chime in and provide some direction. Are rails like this standard? Who makes them, what are they?
The rails are made by Yak Attack, you can get them in multiple lengths but I used 12" versions. They have a backing rail that the mounting screws thread into. Not terribly hard to install, but definitely hard to reach. 2 people make it MUCH easier but they are SUPER handy for mounting anything you want.