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James installs a rope clutch on the aluminum mast of his sailboat, Triteia, to assist with hoisting the mainsail and to provide a safety mechanism for climbing the mast.0:35 Because the mast wall is approximately one-eighth of an inch thick, he opts to use a TimeSert thread repair kit to create secure, threaded mounting points rather than through-bolting.1:54 He drills and taps the aluminum, applying Lanocote to the stainless steel bolts and inserts to mitigate galvanic corrosion between the dissimilar metals.3:43 To ensure precise alignment, he installs the top bolt first, then uses the clutch itself as a template to mark and drill the bottom hole.1:45 The installation is positioned to align with the existing halyard winch.2:27 The clutch allows the halyard to be pulled upward while preventing it from slipping back down under load, and it releases by pushing the handle forward.0:57

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