I think i'm going to use seizing wire for my rigging turnbuckles instead of cotter pins. Ordering some from McMaster. Trying to decide diameter to get and am trying to remember what I ordered last time. I think it was 0.04". That sound about right? I was thinking 0.04 or 0.06".
0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles?
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They have a multipurpose 400 nickel they describe as similar to Monel. My turnbuckles are bronze.
I use Wrap Pins. Quick and easy. No tools needed.
I use these available at defender.com. Not inexpensive but I get many years of use out of them. Beat me to it, DL.
C.S. Johnson Hook and Loop Locking Wrap Pin
C.S. Johnson Hook and Loop Locking Wrap Pin
Have you considered stainless split rings? They're inexpensive, simpler to use, and reusable. That's what I use.
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I know that by definition sailors have deep pockets. But seriously, 20 bucks each? To each their own. YMMV.
That's ~$20 a pair. I cringed when I saw that figure too. With 8 tunbuckles, it was a lot of money. I purchased mined over time, by throwing a pair in the cart on any Defender order. I think it took about a year to get all that I needed. An extra $20 every now and then doesn't hurt as much.Since we take the mast down every year, eliminating the hassle of pulling cotter pins every year was worth it. Also, it is much easier to retune the mast midseason if needed.
I used .040 because that's what I had on hand. I feel it is too thin. I'm switching to rings or the wraps next year.
I think I bought my set in 2012 when we bought the boat as I had used them on my J24, quick and easy to remove and replace to tune the rig between races and the wrap covers the pin so no risk of fastener tears to the genoa! So, at today's price a set for the four shrouds is $72 bucks / 13 years amounts to $5.53 per year for all. And they are still usable! And any damage to a genoa from a cotter pin or ring would far exceed the cost of the protective wraps. Good value as I see it.