[Rhodes22-list] Split Ring Alternative?

[Tom Van Heule]

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On Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 8:39 PM Jesse Shumaker <jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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/
> > > >
> > >
> >
>