[Rhodes22-list] Spring loaded pop top pin

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Thanks Mike. I'll check Defender and see what I can find. Best, Jefferson

S/V Patience (1976)
Lake Memphremagog, Quebec


On 15-05-31 10:18 AM, "The Rhodes 22 Email List"
<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

>Jefferson,
>
>Anything that works, is safe and, above all, provides a great sailing
>experience, is the right part.  I think that you are describing what is
>known as a hitch pin
>(http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/2-pk-jr-products-hitch-pin-c
>li
>ps?a=586289).
>
>The original hardware for connecting the mast slider to the poptop was
>known
>as a fastpin or quickpin.  If memory serves, it was 1/4" diameter and
>2-1/2"
>long.  You can find them in any good hardware or sailing supply store.
>The
>internet superstore, Defender Marine Supply, has them for $11
>(http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|5948|2333897|2673548&id=2674
>38
>4).
>
>Fastpins were used by General Boats in the early 80's to secure the poptop
>to the mast slider and to provide a "safety stop" when inserted in a hole
>in
>the mast located below the slider when in the full up position to prevent
>it
>from dropping if things got really rough.  My 1981 R22 was also equipped
>with fastpins on the two rear stays as well as the forestay at the bow
>chainplate.  The bow pulpit anchor was originally secured by a pair of
>fastpins on the rail and a third at the deck.  This system was replaced
>with
>a commercially available anchor hanger for easier deployment.
>
>Since I was a trailer sailor in the early 80's, we left the two front
>lower
>stays and the two upper side stays connected by standard Clevis pins at
>all
>times.  The standard main mast was raised from the bow by two of us (no
>crane system) and the rear lower stays were quickly fastpinned to secure
>the
>mast in a vertical position, followed by attachment of the forestay and
>then
>the rear stays. Using fastpins we were able to be sailing 30-45minutes
>after
>arrival at the ramp.  We were in our 30's, but the fastpins did help speed
>the process.
>
>I was told that fastpins could fail unexpectedly or work loose while
>sailing
>and should not be used by "real sailors".  In all my years, I never had
>one
>fail in use, although I replaced them when the retaining ball did not snap
>into place for fear that they might fall out if not properly retained.
>These were placed in my toolkit for emergencies or other uses.  The key
>rings were always attached via a short length of line to the closest
>rigging
>component so that they were not lost overboard and were conveniently
>located
>when needed.  I think that real sailors go sailing a lot.  We passed many
>expensive boats by at anchor or in slips as we went sailing.
>
>Mike
>s/v Windlass ('91)
>Nissequogue River, NY
>
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>
>Hi Rob - thank you for clearing up a mystery for me. My 76 Rhodes has a 2
>"
>cotter pin - the kind shaped roughly like a P with one straight leg and
>one
>that bulges to make the round part of the P and apply tension....excuse my
>fumbling description - a standard hardware store item the same size as I
>have on my mowing tractor to attach the cutting deck.
>It is attached to a loop on the base of the mast with a length of string
>to
>keep it from wandering away and that is how I keep the pop top up - the
>straight side of the cotter pin slides through the two holes the other leg
>keeps it in place.
>Not a very elegant or Rhodes-like solution but it works fine, at least
>until
>you realize there was once a spring loaded pin designed to do the job. I
>also have one of these cotter pins that holds the boom end in place. Is
>that
>also a spring loaded pin on other Rhodes?
>Anyway this should work for you temporarily at least. If you have any luck
>getting the original part from GB would you let me know so I can order one
>as well?
>I launched Patience two days ago and was delighted when she didn't sink
>and
>the centreboard went down and up. I feel like a kid with his first
>bicycle.
>Dazed and delighted. What a beautiful boat. Everything is a first - first
>cup of coffee made on the Origo, first nap in the cabin, first attempt at
>putting the rails under in a spanking wind - failed but fun - first time
>doing a high speed come about within calling distance of a marina full of
>big Beneteaus and wanting to shout 'the wind's up! wake up fools and come
>sailing!!!'
>If this ain't love, I don't know what love is.
>Jefferson
>S.V. Patience
>Lake Memphremagog, Quebec
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