Has anyone tried these brakes?

[delmarrey]

The black sheave has the same V-grove as the clear. And the clear do not turn, that's what makes most of the friction. Look at the bolt pattern on the first pict.

The phenolic stands about .010" above each side. Mine don't show any wear yet and I have around 4000 miles on it.

The carriage bolt could be re threaded from a longer one that's been cut off.

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by delmarrey

The black sheave has the same V-grove as the clear. And the clear do not turn, that's what makes most of the friction. Look at the bolt pattern on the first pict.

The phenolic stands about .010" above each side. Mine don't show any wear yet and I have around 4000 miles on it.

The carriage bolt could be re threaded from a longer one that's been cut off.

Good point on the threading of the carriage bolt. Also I think the rubber on the thread is an anti-vibrate feature which helps to eliminate the nut backing off and allowing a bad surprise on the next jibe. Although a wavy-washer might do the same.
I'm wondering if it is a hard clear ano for wear resistance? Also if the ano wore away, you could simply rotate them 180 degrees.
This looks like a fun (read cheap) project.

[Celestialsailor]

P.S....How's Alameda treating you?

[delmarrey]

Not only 180 degrees but they could be reversed too. I don't see a bit of wear on them yet. The line must be soft enough to take all the abuse. I'm using the New England Sta-Set 1/2".

Alameda is the best I've found for doing work. The rest of the Bay Area is so windy you have trouble laying glass or paint. But the growth on the bottom really sux!!!

Oh, and if you go up the river to a certain point now, you have to have a mussel permit, from what I hear. Documented boats maybe exempt. ?

[Celestialsailor]

I used Trinidad for that area with good results. Strangely, in S. Ca. the slip rents are double in price while the bottom cleaners are 1/2 the price.

[delmarrey]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

I used Trinidad for that area with good results. Strangely, in S. Ca. the slip rents are double in price while the bottom cleaners are 1/2 the price.

They get twice the business, and the water is warmer here.

Yeah I'll be hauling out soon the paint is already bleached out too. I'll be putting on the Trinidad.