Thursday, May 5, 2022

CS34 Spinlock XA Clutch Side Replacements

The original Spinlock XA clutches on either side of the companionway were weathered and starting to crack.

Here is the one for the mainsheet:


Three of the eight clutches have failed like this.

Got replacement sides from Port Whitby Marine Supplies for $30 a pair.
A new clutch is like $150!

Had to take the headliner down in the aft cabin (and head) to get to the fasteners to take the clutches off:
Just a series of screws securing the vinyl covered plywood to the liner.

Here is the port side (aft cabin):

Put the new side plates on, and re-install.


Here is the starboard side (head):


Easy fix!


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