[Rhodes22-list] Cotter pins vs. rings

[Rick]

I think a dab of Gorilla glue on double sided velcro would do the trick.  It
takes about 10 minutes for the glue to swell up so it can support a cotter
pin pushed into it.  Problem is, where can you get double sided velcro?

Rick

On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 4:23 PM, R Orkin <roryorkin at verizon.net> wrote:

>
>
> Here is a site but at 7.95 for 2 I think I will pass
> http://www.pyacht.com/johnson-wrap-pins.htm
>
> That is why I was contemplating making them
>
>
>
> Blue Heron wrote:
> >
> > I got those velcro thingys and love 'em.  Need a couple more.  Forgot
> > where
> > I got them.  Do you know?
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 4:12 PM, R Orkin <roryorkin at verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> I use the same set up.. With rigging tape cotter pins dont snag.. I have
> >> tried both pins and rings and find that both are a PITA.. Rings are more
> >> expensive.. THere is a system I would like to try that is a pin attached
> >> to
> >> velcro that you push through then wrap the velcro.. Perhaps someone on
> >> this
> >> list has tried them.. Seems like they could be home made as well
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Mary Lou Troy-2 wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Hi Matthew,
> >> > We use rings and tape them where they might be snagged by a sheet. I
> >> > hate cotter pins. No matter how smooth you make the ends, it seems
> >> > that there is always something waiting to snag you or the sheet. With
> >> > a Leatherman or pliers, they aren't too difficult to remove but I
> >> > just don't like them. Actually, I fint the rings just as hard to
> >> > remove under ordinary circumstances. We do try to keep an eye on them
> >> > and replace them if they start to get bent out of shape or have
> >> > protruding ends. I don't think we've ever had one release itself
> >> > except when snagged by a sheet. That was the main sheet and the
> >> > offending ring was one holding the mainsheet tackle to the boom
> >> > (oops, bring her into the wind). Spares are always good.
> >> >
> >> > We also use a bit of monel wire on the screw end of the stays (inside
> >> > the turnbuckle) to make sure they don't unscrew themselves. We used
> >> > to use small zip-ties for that but when we replaced the rigging a few
> >> > years ago the replacement parts had much smaller holes in the
> >> > threaded pieces. We did have a shroud unscrew itself once. It wasn't
> >> > a major problem with the other stays holding the mast in place but I
> >> > did crossthread the turnbuckle reattaching it so that we had to
> >> > replace the barrel.
> >> >
> >> > Mary Lou
> >> > 1991 R22  Fretless
> >> > Rock Hall, MD
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > At 01:27 PM 5/7/2010, you wrote:
> >> >>Hi all,
> >> >>
> >> >>This may be a question more appropriate for those of you who leave the
> >> >>standing rigging, well, standing, but I'd like to know what you use to
> >> >>secure the clevis pins on your boats.
> >> >>
> >> >>As a bit of backstory, you should know that I've recently inherited
> >> >>(pre-death) the Rhodes from my uncle, a lifelong sailor.  My sailing
> >> >>experience is limited to a handful of daysails, but the Admiral in my
> >> life
> >> >>has considerably more time on the water (she never lets me forget that
> >> she
> >> >>attended St. Mary's College of Maryland, where, to hear her tell it,
> >> they
> >> >>hand out ASA certifications with every diploma).
> >> >>
> >> >>My uncle, who is incredibly accident prone, is of the opinion that the
> >> >>"cotter rings" (what I call "expensive stainless key chains") tend to
> >> come
> >> >>loose, and basic cotter pins are more secure.  My (limited) impression
> >> is
> >> >>that while the cotter pins may be more secure, they make it more
> >> difficult
> >> >>to take out a pin if the need should arise.  It would seem that the
> >> rings
> >> >>would make sense if you are trailering your boat quite a bit, but
> we'll
> >> be
> >> >>in a slip for the season.
> >> >>
> >> >>I'd love to hear your opinions.
> >> >>
> >> >>Thanks,
> >> >>
> >> >>Porter
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