[Rhodes22-list] Roller Furler Quick Pin

[Michael Meltzer]

I think it been mentioned but to get the point out, never use the spring load ball barring quick pins for any of the standing
rigging , their only use is in the traveler bar. they will fail on you. if you want to use the 14$+- push button ones that better,
but the sizes they come in are limited and they tend to be to long causing lines/sails lines to snag on them. most of the pins are
1/2 long, with the furual being the smallest and most of the forks around 1/4 dia(I sould double check), the bottoms line, it will
xots 5$ to pick of some form them west parts bins, with getting 8 in each size, buy some new ring at the same time, keep spares on
the boat, loose those quick pins now.

MJM

BTW, it not my style to get on people cases, this is a common mistake that people do that can get them real hurt.



----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Bracknell" <bracknellk@yahoo.com>
To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 9:31 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Roller Furler Quick Pin


> I lost the quick pin for my roller furler and was
> hoping someone could tell me the diameter and the
> required useful length.
>
> I was on Long Island Sound on Saturday in 25 knots of
> wind from the north. Gusts to 30 or so. I had the jib
> furled to about 50 percent and the main to about 75
> percent. I was surprised when the bottom of the furler
> started swinging free. Didn't think it was designed to
> do that.  So, closer inspection revealed the quick pin
> was missing. Pretty nice sailing up to that point. Max
> GPS speed was 6.5 knots even with partial sails. The
> return was 100% main only.
>
> Bill Berner, I think there are two R22's based in the
> Niantic Bay area.
>
> Keith
>
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