What part is this?

[Ketchgould]

I believe these two aluminum like disks were in with seeing items...any idea what they might be?

1961 Rhodes Chesapeake

Thanks

[Ketchgould]

Sewing items...not seeing

[glenn.225]

Wouldn't be attachment parts for an oscillating multi tool??? (just a guess)

[Geoff54]

They look like some kind of thrust washer. Washers for the bobbin winder clutch on a sewing machine??? Not exactly like clutch washer I have seen so just a guess. Any hint on a sewing machine make?

[Ketchgould]

No sewing machine on board. They were in the forepeak with many assorted hardware items.

[HappyMdRSailor]

Thrust washers for the headsail drum methinks....

[Ketchgould]

Our boat had a stearns furler which has been disabled. Does that fit the furler washer theory?

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by Ketchgould

Our boat had a stearns furler which has been disabled. Does that fit the furler washer theory?

TADA!

#16 and #21

[tropicalescape]

Originally Posted by HappyMdRSailor

TADA!

#16 and #21

Good job Happy..

[Dale Hedtke]

I like the furler part idea and am impressed that someone came up with that. If that turns out not to be true, my first impression is that it is a rivet-on cringle for sail repair. Especially since it was found with sewing supplies. Another detail that my support this idea is that on the parts diagram, there appears to be a raised ring (pilot?) on part #16 that isn't present in your photos.

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by tropicalescape

Good job Happy..

You bet.... I'm wrong just as often as I'm right though!
(see below)

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by Dale Hedtke

I like the furler part idea and am impressed that someone came up with that. If that turns out not to be true, my first impression is that it is a rivet-on cringle for sail repair. Especially since it was found with sewing supplies. Another detail that my support this idea is that on the parts diagram, there appears to be a raised ring (pilot?) on part #16 that isn't present in your photos.

Alright dammit..... TWO # 21's then.... who the hell wants an extra #16 anyway????

Def could be a ring.... Hell.... save it and in 15 years when your headsail clew blows out remember this post.... Sew that sucker on!

[SkiprJohn]

That was quick Happy. You beat Gord May on this one. Don't think I've ever seen that happen. Gord must not have been near his computer for a couple minutes.
At any rate, your inspiration must have come from a good Mai Tai.

[Ketchgould]

Rivet sail repair wins!!! There were several rivets in or near as well.

So.....is it worth keeping?

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

That was quick Happy. You beat Gord May on this one. Don't think I've ever seen that happen. Gord must not have been near his computer for a couple minutes.
At any rate, your inspiration must have come from a good Mai Tai.

John... You see what happened now???? You jinxed me!

I got all Cocky... I tried my best, but Gordo wasn't around to either beat... or correct... Kinda like toddlers playing with calculators....

Oh well....

My Mai Tai (oh my my...) recipe below for a ketchgould peace offering... (settling for Bourbon tonight)

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ai-118676.html