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Adding the Harken 2156 Mainsheet Cleat to the Boom
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You should look into the Oxen block best main sheeting block for the  ensign. Only negative is they cost more. Which is a deterrent for some.  
It’s only the block you use constantly for the life of your boat. Simple decision for me. 
Zeke 

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Ron-- thinking of making this change for 2021 sailing season. Did you do it and how did you like it if you did?

I am sure it is easier for crew; is it also easier when solo?


Did you use stainless or aluminum rivets?

Ron,

Minimum shear strength of one 3/16", aluminum rivet is 380 lbs X 2 ~= 760 lbs. Working load of the Harken 2156 is 300 lbs. Breaking load is 950 lbs. (With a 4:1 system, I sure hope you never break the 2156).

Whenever I match stainless with aluminum, I use Corrosion X for threads, and I use electrical tape as a gasket between a piece of hardware and its mounting surface. I just stick it on and trim the edges with an exacto.

I wonder if putting a small section of shrink wrap around a rivet before putting it in the hole would provide the separation needed to prevent electrolysis? Yeah it's going to get squashed a bit maybe, but it might just work.

My next project is to upgrade the mainsheet system on 1357.  I ordered and received the Harken 2156 boom mount cam cleat shown on the Ensign rigging diagram.  The user guide states to install with two rivets.  My question is:  Do I use stainless rivets for strength or do I use aluminum rivets to match the boom metal and avoid galvanic corrosion?    Ron Wright, 1357.
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