slammin Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hi all, I've jst acquired a windrush 14 sail number in the 4800's. Looking in the bung holes I can see cross members down the hull. Not sure what Mk that makes it. ANy ideas? The sails are fair with worn batten pockets. I've still only rigged once and am yet to have a shakedown sail. So I will have lots of questions coming. My first question is about the v.big aluminium rivets that hold the rudder assembly on. There is a fair bit of slop in mine. Does anyone have the rivet dimension size so I can look at replacing these or would a recessed bolt head, washer and nut do a better job? Cheers, Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 These rivets are available from windrush only, the slop will be in the alloy casting so just replacing the rivet will not fix the prob, best to live with it if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 If iti is the rivets on the transom that hold the top plate or the lower gudgeon then they used to be an 870 rivit, which means 1/4 diam and 7/16 grip length. They are big mothers and not many have a rivet gun to pull them up. Most of the big boat mast riggers will be able to suply and fit them if needed , othrwise a 1/4 round head bolt and nut/ washer under the roll over will work fine. Sail number of 4800 would be around 1982 ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammin Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 7/16 grip. WOW! I thought it was big but sheesh. My HD rivet gun's max is 3/16. Nuts and bolts are the solution. Thanks for the sizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Windrush parts Hi mate, my Windrush recently met with a falling tree at my place and hence I have numerous parts for sale. I have everything but the hulls and main sail in good condition with some new parts not yet used. I'm on the tablelands and sail at tinaroo. the boat won 4 out of 5 race series last year before i moved onto an a class. If there is anything you may need let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 How many cats sail up at Tinaroo? Wife wants to move up there although she wants the full FNQ Monte into the Daintree!! Not too many jobs for banking techs up there but hey!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 We would have around 15 or so cats. In that we have a fleet of A class boats, hobie 14 turbo, prindle 15, 5.8 nacras. 4.5 nacra, an I17 nacra for sale, 14square. The A's include a boyer 3&4, timber one, flyer, flyer2 geltek, schueur gen 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Slammin, you should be looking at that gear of Bondys' some of those parts are hard to come by in Sydney, next to impossible up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammin Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Heh heh! That's what I was thinking too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammin Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Jimbo have seen your posts elsewhere ; ) TSP Not much sailing on the Daintree :eek: The other aspect of the Daintree area is that it is a lot more idyllic than practical. Lots and lots of people move up there and then head home. Might be better to take small steps in the tropics. Even here in Cairns there is temp and humidity differences between suburbs, let alone comparing to the tablelands. That being said it is the God's zone so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saim123 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hello admin my name is SAIM.. Your are having a nice nice forum. i am a new user and i will be Actively participating.. Hope you will well come me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hello SAIM, where do you live, and do you sail? or are you just interested in the sailing scene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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