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Nacra diamond wire parts #230914
04/07/11 08:08 PM
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Brady Offline OP
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I'm new to the forum, so please be gentle...
I''m restoring a 1984 Nacra 5.2 and all that's left is to replace the rotted diamond wire covers/caps. My spreader is a single rod through the mast and the original caps are kind of elongated, over the end of the rod and an inch or two along the wires (I'll send a picture if my description is vague). I haven't been able to find a replacement anywhere. Can someone offer a suggestion for tracking rare parts? Many thanks!

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Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: Brady] #230919
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Welcome to the site Brady

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Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: Brady] #230925
04/08/11 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Brady
I'm new to the forum, so please be gentle...
I''m restoring a 1984 Nacra 5.2 and all that's left is to replace the rotted diamond wire covers/caps. My spreader is a single rod through the mast and the original caps are kind of elongated, over the end of the rod and an inch or two along the wires (I'll send a picture if my description is vague). I haven't been able to find a replacement anywhere. Can someone offer a suggestion for tracking rare parts? Many thanks!


Brady,

That probably is going to be a difficult find - have you tried a Nacra dealer? If you tell us where you are located, we might be able to refer you to a dealer (somewhat) near you.


Jake Kohl
Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: Jake] #230926
04/08/11 07:09 AM
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Thanks for the reply, jake-
I live in Charleston, SC. I've tried to locate a Nacra dealer nearby without success. I guess I'll try Nacra HQ today, but I'm honestly not expecting much.

Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: Brady] #230927
04/08/11 07:58 AM
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Have you tried the online store associated with this site? They sell prefab rigging (I think - I would look but the online store section of this web site is blocked from work - go figure), you'll just need to know the lengths.


Tom
Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: Brady] #230929
04/08/11 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Brady
Thanks for the reply, jake-
I live in Charleston, SC. I've tried to locate a Nacra dealer nearby without success. I guess I'll try Nacra HQ today, but I'm honestly not expecting much.


Google up Rick Bliss New England Catamarans. The best dealer in the business. You will get much better service out of him(he ships affordably)than you will get out of the "HQ" if you get any. If he doesn't have it he can tell you where to get it or a substitute.


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Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: Team_Cat_Fever] #230930
04/08/11 08:55 AM
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Jake Kohl
Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: Jake] #230932
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I believe that Mike Krantz in Buford GA is your closest Nacra dealer.

Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: ThunderMuffin] #230934
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Brady,

Your post seems to suggest that you only need the rubber caps, right? Assuming the diamonds are in good shape, you could use rigging tape over the ends to protect your jib, etc.


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Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: ThunderMuffin] #230935
04/08/11 09:49 AM
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The parts you need are not Nacra specific. The spreader boots are available at West Marine (SPRBOOTSS).
Also available at APS... with a better picture.

http://www.apsltd.com/c-7513-spreader-boot-by-seadog.aspx

BTW, I could never get a good seal where the spreader goes through the mast. I ended up getting a solid aluminum bar and had it welded into the mast. That gave me a good seal.


Bo Kersey
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Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: BoK] #230944
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Getting anything from Nacra now is like trying to get parts for your Mystere.


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Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: TeamChums] #230945
04/08/11 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamChums
Getting anything from Nacra now is like trying to get parts for your Mystere.


So what's new? But the part he needs is generic, so he doesn't have to wait for Nacra.


Bo Kersey
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Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: BoK] #230948
04/08/11 11:23 AM
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Charleston, SC
Brady Offline OP
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Great! That looks exactly like what i need.

Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: Brady] #230950
04/08/11 12:28 PM
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You'll enjoy the 5.2. Fun cat that is a bargin and easy to handle but can point well. Keep and eye on shroud tangs...I had one break at the eye. Hole developed an oval shape over time.


Kris Hathaway
Re: Nacra diamond wire parts [Re: Kris Hathaway] #231024
04/11/11 09:30 PM
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Thanks, guys- all good advice. I'm sure I'll be needing more in the near future. Hoping to be in the water by May 1st!


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