Jib Stick Fittings
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Topic: Jib Stick Fittings
Posted By: rb_stretch
Subject: Jib Stick Fittings
Date Posted: 12 Feb 13 at 6:42pm
I've never used a jib stick before and from what I can tell of my Albacore jib stick, the end fitting that is uppermost looks shot. As you can see in the photograph, the rope has worn a groove that almost acts like a rope cleat. I know the pole inner diameter is 22mm, but having exhaustively trawled the internet I can not find anyone who makes even a vaguely similar fitting (unfortunately no markings on the pole on the fittings to suggest who supplied them). Does anyone have any ideas where I can get one? |
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Posted By: drifter
Date Posted: 12 Feb 13 at 7:07pm
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Is it a plastic jib pole spike with the sharp bit cut off and a hole drilled? I've done that before. Or a bullseye might do it. ------------- Stewart |
Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 12 Feb 13 at 7:08pm
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Deck hardware/deck bushes...
Allen A4329 appears to have a stainless sleeve and 22mm od, but I think you'll need to trim off some external screw holes. |
Posted By: rb_stretch
Date Posted: 12 Feb 13 at 7:10pm
| From what I can tell it looks like an original fitting as is, but I wouldn't rule out that possibility. I'll have a hunt for jib pole spikes to see if anything looks suitable. |
Posted By: rb_stretch
Date Posted: 12 Feb 13 at 7:16pm
That actually looks better than the original, thanks. I knew the Allen Brothers website existed, but google fails to find it. Only got it through a link from a Y & Y news article on the new website launch.
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