Anyone ever found a saddle clamp to fit the around the 1.6" OD gallows and then accept a standard 1" OD dodger end or stantion type end fitting? I want to replace the lifeline between gallows and aftermost stantion with a solid rail on which I can mount my solar panel. Shaula has a similar set up.
Finding the clamp to fit around the gallows has been tough so far. Any good sources you all know of that I should try?
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I replaced my lifelines with a stainless steel rail between the boarding gates and the boom gallows upright. The fabricator welded a half cylinder to the end of the rail, which then was screwed to the boom gallows upright. I think it was a relatively inexpensive and effective solution (it is very solid).
Gary,
Dioscouri
Ahh true, welding is an option I wasn’t thinking about yet. I was thinking more temporary, bolt on. Thanks for that idea. How does it screw to the boom gallows? Any pics of that? I’d love to see it.
Thanks Gary
Sorry, Ben, I don’t have any pictures and my boat is not nearby. Next time I’m out I can take pictures for you.
Gary
Thanks Gary. I ordered a clamp from the folks who make the Air-X wind generator tower. That’s a 1.5" OD tower, and the gallows are 1.6" OD… hope it’s close enough for now. I’m supposed to leave for Boston / Maine next Monday!
Pic of saddle clamp:
http://www.e-marine-inc.com/products/wind_generators/windimages/hwmountkit2.jpg