Bergalia, Thanks for the reply. The bolts on the hoops are as smooth as a s baby's bottom. Have also determined that LEEWAY is a Hugh...
"Leeway" is a John Hanna designed ketch that was launched in 1942. The hoops that came with her when I got her had these original fittings that...
Well I'm just about ready to step my mast and a perplexing question comes up regarding which way the hoops go on the mast. Does the open part of...
I recently cleaned all of my bronze Meriman turnbuckles (14 in all) and the bronze mast goose necks buy using a bead blaster where I work. This...
Thanks your your insight..............this is stuff that you just don't find in print. Leeway has a main mast of 42' from the water, mizzen about...
Wasn't sure when the wedges went in. Thanks....also I have a 1942 Half dollar ( there wasn't a silver dollar minted that year) to replace the one...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the proess of restoring a 1942 wooden ketch LEEWAY. She...
In the proess of restoring a 1942 wooden ketch LEEWAY. She arrived by truck in March. Having worked the masts to the point that I am ready to...
Reply to Thread thank you Have a 1942 ketch we are re-doing. There are thirteen (13) 5/8" turnbuckles of this type....
Can anyone tell me who the manufacturer of the turnbuckles I have is. I am restoring a 1942 ketch and would like to have as much documentation as...
Austal This is a very good company. Manufacturing high quality boats using American workers. Located in Mobile, AL. Austal - Contact Us ......
Can anyone pleas tell me the manufacturer of the Turnbuckles that I have. I am restoring a 1942 Ketch and would like to have as much...
Looking for a "Bronze", no chrome, lower (right hand thread) toungue for Turnbuckle. See attached
1942 ketch John Hanna My wife and I are in the procss of purchashing and bringing to Mobile Bay a 1942 ketch. I believe that it may be a John...
