[Rhodes22-list] Split Ring Alternative?

[Jesse Shumaker]

Tom, thanks for clarifying.  I had misunderstood.  I can understand the
need for efficiency if you are stepping the mast for each sail.  I only do
that a few times a season so I'm not so fast :)

Jesse Shumaker
S/V Zephyr

On Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 7:46 PM Tom Van Heule <
tom.vanheule at intrinsicprograms.com> wrote:

> Jesse,
> These are good suggestion around solving turnbuckles walking. The guys are
> looking at the splitting ring < like a keychain ring but not absolute ahit>
> that hold the pin  in the tunrbuckle and chainstay.  You'd better have good
> finger nails, or patience, or both...  Don't drop one.  Lol
>
> I have to mast up Everytime I sail, I'd love to use a few sets of good snap
> pins / quick pins on the two sets of cabin stays.  It would save ¹⁰ minutes
> in setup and teardown.
>
> I am also interested in a quick release stay system for those of us in
> trailer situations.
>
> Tom
>
> On Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 7:37 PM Jesse Shumaker <
> jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I use velcro wrap pins to lock my turnbuckles.  The prior owner had done
> > that as well but the velcro had worn out over time from being in the
> > elements.  I ordered replacements: C.SHERMAN JOHNSON brand model
> WRAPC2-P.
> > I put PVC pipe over my turnbuckles to avoid chafe on the sails and I
> think
> > it will also help with the longevity of the velcro wrap pins.
> > https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GC4BPQJ
> >
> > Jesse Shumaker
> > S/V Zephyr
> >
> > On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 9:18 AM JeffSmith <jeffsmithphoto at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I hate using split rings or "safety pins" to secure clevis pins!
> > > Has anyone had real life experience with:
> > >
> > >         SUNCOR QUICK LOCK PIN 1/4" X 1/2" 316 S/S       SCR-S0375-0715
> > > QUICK LOCK PIN
> > > 1/4" X 1/2" 316 S/S     173204  In Stock        15.29
> > >
> > >  These are from Hamilton Marine.
> > > WLL shear load is 4,600 lbs, which should be more than adequate and as
> > long
> > > as the clevis pin holder hole is not enlarged, should be secure.
> > >
> > > I figure that with the redundancy of stays on the R22, one failure
> would
> > > not
> > > be catastrophic.
> > > Pricey for 10 of them, but worth it in frustration abatement.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----
> > > Jeff Smith
> > > 2009 R22 #101 RADIANT
> > > Atlantic Highlands Municpal Harbor
> > > Atlantic Highlands, NJ
> > >
> > > --
> > > Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
> > >
> >
>