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Tramps and tracks [AndrewH]
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:57 am
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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.
Almost [Bob]
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:09 am
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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
Tramps and Tracks [Martin Searle]
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:25 am
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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
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There is an article at:
http://www.seasaltersailing.org.uk/newtracksd15.htm
Martin S.