[Rowsinski]

Thanks. Sounds like viable options.  I would be concerned about strength of a fill and have not found a sleave yet.  Will reinstall originals for now. Had local sailmaker look at them -sailed Thisles which use a similar roller – said they appear in good enough shape.
I assume others with custom Flex boats will have similar issues.

[Rowsinski]

They told me to knock out the inner bearing. It is a very loose fit. Sinbce mfg. does not make that size anymore…

[Rowsinski]

Thanks Paul,
What they said was they pulled the molds from CustomFlex after they stopped reinforcing the Trunk with wood.  After around boat 3000+.I will see I guess when I take her out.  I’ve been painting and prepping the bottom
Flipping it back over this weekend for last deck coat of perfection.
Our club is a Lightning Club so I’ve a chance to race one.  Will be able to compare stiffness against it. We are not  going to race it, but if I can do anything if it is to help it…   I’ve done some glass work before…
Some of the history below.
http://www.bobsspitfirepub.net/ROwsinski_Web_Site/Projects/FlyingScot_Project/index.html
Thanks,
Bob
 
 

[Rowsinski]

That is a great idea. Yes it make great sense.   Will do that….
Not sure how I screwed up the most important warning, still kicking myself,  but…

[Rowsinski]

A bit short handed but Tires make it easy.  The Center board was out.  The only mistake was the tilting chain plate got a liitle bent when on when the movement shifted it to the side wall.  Pearced the sidewall  but bent a bit.
Why a 5th person would be nice.  But only 3 to tilt it upright and 2 shifted to other side to ease down.  Not as heavy as I thought. Nice to have hockey Players as friends.
I bought thin plywoord 4×4 sheets and rigid insulation but the tires did most of the work.  Left 1 on each side, one on bow, two on stern and one on mast step.  They give so it seems to balance well. Luckly a friend several years ago left me his winter tires whern he moved south to sell.  I told my wife they would come in handy. 🙂 
Flying Scot inc. said earlier a little bent can be straighted once.   
Any thoughts on how best to straight after righting later.  Someone mensioned heating before bending a bit.  Thought a real heat gun might help.
 
 

[Rowsinski]

Thanks for the feedback.  Bringing tires.  and hopefully all my guys show up.  Have 4 locked hoping for 5.  I getting some plywood and board insulation to but over rocking area in yard she is in.  

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