I've recently purchased a 1985 MKI, and I'm replacing the standing rigging. I noticed there is a toggle on both of the forward lower shrouds, between the chainplate and the turnbuckle. (see photo)
I have not seen this toggle in the MKI owner's manual, and I've searched the forum and found no mention of it. So I'm curious if anyone else has toggles on these shrouds? If they were added by a PO, can anyone offer a guess what their purpose is?
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Bob Clark
"Raine"
Portland, ME
1985 C36 #426
Deep keel, Std rig, Beta 30
Bob,
It is not standard equipment, but more than likely a solution from a PO for a short shroud.
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
Our MKII has toggles, from the factory. I assume they're there to ensure the turnbuckle attaches to the chaiplate with no "side-loading".
Wally
"Onanne"
2000 MKII, deep keel, tall rig
Lake Champlain
I can understand the logic behind this way of mounting - the forces on the T-piece of the turnbuckle are more evenly spreaded when pointing longitudinal instead of transversal. Not a bad idea to my opinion.
Durk Nijdam
S/V "SILER"
Catalina 36MKII - 2001 / hullnr. 2013
Stavoren - Holland