Tramps and tracks [AndrewH]

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AndrewH wrote:

I'm sorry to drag this up again.

If I replace my old tramp tracks with the newer tracks, will the rivet holes be in the same place? I want to avoid drilling new holes if I possibly can.

Andrew.

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Bob replied:

Hi Andrew
Itlooks like the answer is almost. Read the article by Martin Searle, further down this chat page.
Cheers
Bob

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Martin Searle replied:

Andrew,

Yep they line up pretty good. I found that the holes in the tracks (I got it from Laser 3yrs back) were slightly small for the rivets I was using so had to use a file to slightly widen them on the track where necessary.

I found the rivets at the ends most awkward since the track wants to straighten out but the sides of the hull have a slight curve. Perhaps this explains why they always shear at the ends .

There is an article at:

http://www.seasaltersailing.org.uk/newtracksd15.htm

Martin S.