alahol2
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Anything to do with emergency steering? Boom or mast rest for when lowered?
Mystery photos boat parts
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FlyingDutchman
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I think it is a low altitude ladder.
coliholic
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And then thrown away?
mainmarine
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Could the H shaped metal thing be a support for an open hatch or a cockpit table?
Touchwood
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Several misunderstandings here - there can be no such thing as a "standard" Grip-Thribley rest since each was crafted to fit between the drudge plate and the return sconce in the winscoming - no two are the same on any boat. As to "home made", it would take a fine craftsman, working with state of the art tools in a fully equipped machine shop anything up to 14 months to make a single Grip-Thribley rest so I hardly think so!
coromar
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Hi Touchwood,
With all due respect, I belive you are incorrect to state that a hand made Grip-Thribley rest would take 14 months to produce.
I adapted a B+Q ladder rack and by replacing the old return sconce I had it fitted in 2 hours.
For anyone wishing to do the same I would advise you to replace the laughing shaft with a new giggling pin at the same time.
Best wishes,
Paul
With all due respect, I belive you are incorrect to state that a hand made Grip-Thribley rest would take 14 months to produce.
I adapted a B+Q ladder rack and by replacing the old return sconce I had it fitted in 2 hours.
For anyone wishing to do the same I would advise you to replace the laughing shaft with a new giggling pin at the same time.
Best wishes,
Paul
ps1
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Coromar
You should have a PM in your inbox.
PS1
You should have a PM in your inbox.
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Twister_Ken
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I'm amazed people are still using original Grip-Thribleys. I replaced mine with an inflatable electronic version several seasons ago. There's no longer a need for a heavily engineered rest - I'm able to use a trunnion, cascade and pinwheel vernier made of Nomex honeycomb with polymolyibdonium slides.
awol
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Do check and see if the pump will actually tick with power supplied - a new one costs circa £140.
bigwow
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Obvious init the rusty H shaped thing is a key for the deck filler on a supertanker.
Lakesailor
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For Heaven's Sake!
Just put it back.
You don't know what you are dealing with.
Just put it back.
You don't know what you are dealing with.
davidpbo
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Port or Starboard?
Does it fit in somewhere to form a step.
Some friends of mine have a sailing boat built by a retired naval architect. They keep finding obscure shaped items and daren't throw them away because there is usually a use for them. It just might not be apparent at the time.
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Touchwood
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Grip-Thribleys
Can I suggest that we curtail any further discussion on the fascinating topic of Grip-Thribley rests - it's a bit of a hi-jack and impolite to the OP - which is deeply ironic when one understands the true purpose of the fitting!!
Can I suggest that we curtail any further discussion on the fascinating topic of Grip-Thribley rests - it's a bit of a hi-jack and impolite to the OP - which is deeply ironic when one understands the true purpose of the fitting!!
reginaldon
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The PBO RtoR Forum is becoming as great a time waster as the Lounge.
Sorry I'm a grouch not entering into the spirit of things!
Sorry I'm a grouch not entering into the spirit of things!
Touchwood
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Pretty much the reason for my last post. It's always tempting to take things too far.....
auditdata
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standard grip-thribley
I think the mystery has been solved! The Standard Grib-thirbley purpose has been found. I'm too nervous to post it yet. To make sure I don't mislead the forum I am going to try it out tomorrow to make absolutely sure it is still able to carry out its function in its rusty state. Might even take a pic of it in action.
Joy.......
Clive
I think the mystery has been solved! The Standard Grib-thirbley purpose has been found. I'm too nervous to post it yet. To make sure I don't mislead the forum I am going to try it out tomorrow to make absolutely sure it is still able to carry out its function in its rusty state. Might even take a pic of it in action.
Joy.......
Clive
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The H-shaped thinggy is clearly a DECISION-MAKER.
SHMBO grabs one side HWMO grabs the other and whosoever manages to pull the other over gets the last Rolo.
SHMBO grabs one side HWMO grabs the other and whosoever manages to pull the other over gets the last Rolo.
auditdata
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Not even close..... But could be its added value use. You will have to wait until tomorrow evening to see if the mystery is solved......
auditdata
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£100.00 to children in need
If anyone can identify what the famous "H" or "I" is for before midnight tonight I will give £100.00 to Children in Need.
Clue it is a tool
If anyone can identify what the famous "H" or "I" is for before midnight tonight I will give £100.00 to Children in Need.
Clue it is a tool
mainmarine
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it's for holding the prop while you undo the nut on the shaft.If anyone can identify what the famous "H" or "I" is for before midnight tonight I will give £100.00 to Children in Need.
Clue it is a tool