Nick B Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I am chasing PT chain plates - would anyone have a manufacturer and or part number or even a distributor. Your info will be greatly appreaciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 The paper tiger does not use any specific hardware, your allowed to use pretty much anything you like. If its chanplates your after then the ronstan range are fine for the task. http://www.ronstan.com/catalogue/Supp_p005,p098.pdf RF2331 should do the job nicely! most of the good PT's use turn bukles for very fine adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoom Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 here is a picture i scanned from the PT tuning manual. the manual is from the early 80s but it should still be what skippers are using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Shoom that system was put together by a bunny who couldnt use a measuring tape!!! look how many shackles are being used!! thats is rediculous. the left hand side chainplate would be better served by an RF2331 and a correct length stay. and the right would be much better with RF1578M0304 type 1 turnbuckle. not sure if these fitting's existed in the early 80's. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 http://www.ronstan.com.au/catalogue/Arch_p012,p081-083.pdf turnbuckles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoom Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 HooD : that setup was off one of the top 20 boats! infact going by the foreword the manual was released in 1980. generally though it is still very relevant, a few things such as sail cuts and centreboards have changed obviously , but the (very indepth) sections about setting rig tension are spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 I can tell you now the the current no 2 boat in aust (on a count back mind you) has very clean fittings with no extra weight (shackes) than required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pt2868 Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 I use Staymasters on the lower backstays, as they can be adjusted more readily and in smaller increments. 3/32 STAYMASTER fittings @ US$25 The supplier I used was: Mark A. Michaelsen The Sailing Pro Shop SPS Website: http://www.sailingproshop.com SAILINGPROSHOP@aol.com 194 Marina Dr. Suite 201 Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 594-8749 Voice (562) 594-0208 FAX (800) 354-7245 Order Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 I think you'll find Nick is after information on chainplates, not turnbuckles. I have provided him with some info. The Staymaster info is a good reference though. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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