Alternative to Split Rings

[Joe]

Please do not use quick pins on any standing rigging. I remember reading it somewhere that it is an unsafe situation.

Well, I guess I've been doing it wrong on my beach cat for 25 years... Reading it "somewhere" isn't a strong enough caution. If there was a disclaimer on the product... then that would make me think.

I have used a "quick pin" to hold the forestay for years... it has a wire lanyard(or is it pendant?) to keep it attached to the fitting. A while back I invested in this push button model, drilled a hole for the pendant... it offers a bit more security because you can't pull it out without pushing the button.

On the shrouds I use pin hole shroud adjusters.... they use clevis pins and rings but I leave them attached unless I'm completely dismantling the boat. Wouldn't mind having something like this: Ooohh... look they come with quick pins...

 

[All U Get]

Tomorrow I'm off to Walmart for a pair of pliers and a new screwdriver.

 

[JimInPB]

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I have used a "quick pin" to hold the forestay for years... it has a wire lanyard(or is it pendant?) to keep it attached to the fitting. A while back I invested in this push button model, drilled a hole for the pendant... it offers a bit more security because you can't pull it out without pushing the button...

I have had very good luck with those push button quick pins in situations where they go into a snug fitting hole & they are not directly exposed to salt water splashing. Once salt gets inside them & crusts up, they become pretty close to being a solid object.

 

[Ron20324]

Tomorrow I'm off to Walmart for a pair of pliers and a new screwdriver.

Let me know if you find them. I'm going to a Wally in a couple weeks. I thought I had the pliers, but it turns out they are for Panduit cutting. Not quite the right shape for rings. But the again, I've always managed.

 

[jibes138]

Try using seizing (safety) wire. Just cut it off with wire cutters when done. A spool goes a long way.

 

[Joe]

I have had very good luck with those push button quick pins in situations where they go into a snug fitting hole & they are not directly exposed to salt water splashing. Once salt gets inside them & crusts up, they become pretty close to being a solid object.

Yep, gotta rinse them down with fresh water regularly. Stay working better when used a lot. Like your outboard motor, the more you run it the better it runs.... same with these critters..

 

[JimInPB]

Yep, gotta rinse them down with fresh water regularly. Stay working better when used a lot. Like your outboard motor, the more you run it the better it runs.... same with these critters..

A little oil inside them once in a while doesn't hurt either.