On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 09:54:52 -0400, Glenn Ashmore
wrote:

I sure appreciate all the kind words (mumble, shuffle, blush) and would
like to use them on my web site if it is OK.

At the same time I would like some feedback on a few questions that have
come up:

How is the anchor riding on your roller? Did you have to make any
modifications?
How is the finish on the aluminum models holding up? Same for the
yellow paint on all models? BTW, I have had two reports that 1-Shot
sign painters paint matches perfectly and last longer.

One thing I have had in the back of my mind for some time is the
possibility of corrosion around the stainless bolt in the aluminum
models. I have not had any reports of it but I have started adding a
piece of heat shrink tube and nylon washers to isolate the bolt.

Now the most important part: An incident in New Zealand has been
reported in several sailing magazines that is causing some concern. It
seems that the accident was blamed on the Nyloc nut on an S100 backing
off allowing the bolt to fall out. I have done a lot of research into
this accident and Nyloc nuts in general and just do not see how this is
possible. The people at Spade can't figure out how it could happen
either. There are a number of factors in the accident report that just
do not add up. However, to be safe, I am drilling the bolts on 140s and
200s and adding a stainless cotter pin. The bolts on the 100s and 80s is
to small for a pin.

I would like for everyone to check their anchors. THe nut should be
snug but not necessarily torqued down. If anyone finds one has backed
off even a little please let me know. If you don't plan on
disassembling the anchor, crimp the threads at the end just in case. If
you don't want to do that please add the nut to things to check on
your deck inspections.

Also, Nyloc nuts should not be reused. If you need to take your anchor
apart use a new nut. They are metric so if you can't find one, let me
know and I will send you a couple at no charge.

Again, I do not believe there is anything to it but I want everyone to
be on the safe side.
Glen,

Will you be have anyomore spades for sale? Are you the gentalman that
did a bulk order deal on Spade anchors about two years ago?

Thanks,

flyer