Swapping out Phoenix's lower spar with a new spar. Here is the old set, we'll swap the lower spar now and get the upper later when funds permit. Phoenix's old spar will replace a spliced spar:
Here is the sail that needs a new lower spar, old spar was spliced:
Creative person used shower rings to secure sail. These are going away:
Here is the new interconnecting bolt and lower spar. Note that the lower spar end cap has the plastic tab on it to protect deck from scratches:
Nuts and bolts are a dead giveaway to spot a spliced lower spar. They usually corrode and fracture at the gooseneck:
While we have this sail out we'll see if we can clean it a bit and let the sun bleach out an area where red faded onto the white:
Took off the spliced spar endcap and yup, there's something shoved in there:
You can see the crack under the old taped area:
Slid the gooseneck from the spliced spar onto the new spar. Lined it up, tightened it down and now end cap and interlocking bolts can be installed:
Yep, there is a broomstick wedged in there! I will be throwing these spar parts away after I scavenge the gooseneck, blocks and end caps:
Phoenix's sail has a new lower spar:
This nice older Schurr sail has a new lower spar and real sail rings. When sun is out we'll clean with mild detergent and let sun bleach the white a little:
Nice Winter sunset over the Bay:
