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Anne Lloyd
[color=rgb(29, 33, 41)][font=inherit]So fresh from the challenge over the installation of new batteries, new wiring and installation of a new charger ( done by me with help of Large crimping handles and large friend), I went up the mast to refit the anti chafe hoses on the spreaders[/font][/color]





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[font=inherit][color=rgb(29, 33, 41)]What did I see during a cursory rig check?[/color][/font]
[font=inherit][color=rgb(29, 33, 41)]The through bolt holding the lower shrouds has sheared off[/color][/font]
[font=inherit][color=rgb(29, 33, 41)]That’s with no tough conditions at all since 3 bouncy days in May.[/color][/font]
[font=inherit][color=rgb(29, 33, 41)]Well except for a brief gale passing through last Saturday while we were tied up with a tornado passing 1/2 a mile away![/color][/font]
[font=inherit][color=rgb(29, 33, 41)]Still a 16mm bolt?[/color][/font]


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Bill Balme