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Hi
My swivel became loose (screw in bottom through the fair lead casting) and most of the balls went over the side when I tacked
Does anyone know if I can get replacement balls for it, and if so what size/supplier name?
Thanks everyone.
** they appear to be 5/32 inch. Stainless ones Available from SimplyBearings and probably others.
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12/09/2018 18:08:00
Middle Eight
Posts: 21
I agree that longer screws are the answer. I was more interested in if anyone else had the same issue. The way that the cleat came undone tells me that it was only probably connected on one side in the first place and now with a new bracket, I can only again screw one side of the cleat. Worth checking to ensure its not a more common issue with me the first unfortunate recipient.
RS are in contact and hopefully we will resolve it soon.
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02/08/2016 17:13:48
Deanh
Posts: 7
Hi Dean
Please contact [email protected] David, Anna or myself will be able to help you.
Best regards
Jnr
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01/08/2016 14:13:28
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My immediate response would be to contact RS, explain the situation and ask for longer bolts, please. OR....assuming that all that needs replacing is the cleat and everything else is original, use the original bolts. They should be long enough to go through the cleat, chocks and fitting as the did so originally. If, however, you have added new chocks to raise the cleat height/angle, the new bolts are down to you.
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01/08/2016 09:51:44
Alistair Glen
Posts: 14
Hi Guys
I was sailing along recently and the kicker swivel cleat fell apart on the deck. RS kindly sent another straight away but I am having a real problem attaching it. Basically, the two bolts are too short and I cannot latch it all together unless I take out one of the chocks, which then makes the kicker horizontal to the deck and hard to pull on. Any thoughts?
Dean 1365
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31/07/2016 20:13:39
Deanh
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