Turnbuckle "locks"?

[Cranky Yankee]

Anybody know where I can source the springy-looking turnbuckle locks in the photo? I have an older daysailer and the closed barrel turnbuckles are missing these. They make adjusting and locking the turnbuckles a breeze. I don't want to use jam nuts or safety wire.

 

[sail sfbay]

Welcone to the forum!!

Go to your favorite local or online boat chandlery OR sailboat rigging supplier like West Marine, Seco South, etc. to purchase a replacement.

 

[Cranky Yankee]

Thanks, couldn't find them on the West Marine website, still waiting for their catalog to arrive.

 

[sail sfbay]

Need to go to a West Marine store that has an onsite rigger. The rigger will know. We have one in Alameda, CA and that is where I go for rigging parts questions.

 

[dlochner]

Have you contacted Hayn Rigging? They may have an idea.

 

[jssailem]

Might also go to a hardware store to get some stiff welding wire or tape wire. Create the same wrap, or run a single wire between the two holes and bend the wire to insert into the holes. Simple and clean.

 

[AaronD]

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Anybody know where I can source the springy-looking turnbuckle locks in the photo? I have an older daysailer and the closed barrel turnbuckles are missing these. They make adjusting and locking the turnbuckles a breeze. I don't want to use jam nuts or safety wire.

Not quite the same design, but we've been happy with velcro-wrap "scar pins" for the same purpose.
E.g. Cotter Pin Wraps, 1/4"

 

[PaulK]

Nice idea to use velcro instead of tape for covering cotter pins.

 

[dlochner]

Nice idea to use velcro instead of tape for covering cotter pins.

The Cotter Pin wraps are more than just velcro covering the pins. There is a short piece of SS rod attached to the velcro, the rod is inserted into the turnbuckle stud and the velcro holds it in place. The also come in a larger ⅛" diameter pin size.

The one down side is the the expense. In the larger size they are about $15 a pair. On my boat I need 8 pairs. Ouch.

To soften the blow I buy a pair or two when I have another order from Defender on the way.

 

[heritage]

I made my own. Used double sided velcro and put a ss rivet about midways in the 5" x 1" velcro.

 

[PaulK]

I made my own. Used double sided velcro and put a ss rivet about midways in the 5" x 1" velcro.

Another good idea. Was thinking of continuing to use cotter pins and simply covering them with the velcro instead of tape.

 

[Bob S]

How many years can you get out of these? Velcro, even UV protected types, still lose it’s sticking abilities over time and use.

 

[JRacer]

How many years can you get out of these? Velcro, even UV protected types, still lose it’s sticking abilities over time and use.

I have had mine on since 2012. No problems. Boat deck and turnbuckle areas covered Oct-Apr for the winter but other than that exposed to the elements.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Stainless steel cotter pins for trailer sailboats. If using them make sure ends tucked into turnbuckle body. I would suggest the use of turnbuckle boot covers or tape over the turnbuckle body to make sure the ends of cotter pins cannot catch on anything

 

[DougM]

I kept a small spool of stainless steel wire aboard. Thread a piece of the wire through the hole in the threaded rod, take a couple of wraps around the turnbuckle body and you’re done.