cotter rings vs pins

[fiestaMojo]

when is the use of cotter rings (vs cotter pins) appropriate?

 

[Bob S]

I had the same question. Search the archives. Welcome to this site.

http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=119531&highlight=Cotter+pins

 

[tommays]

The down side is the rings can be pulled out by sails and sheets BUT we are carefull with the tape and there placment and use rings because we make a lot of adjustmemnts

A cotter pin should not be reused so we would need a big supply

 

[DougM]

I use rings on the turnbuckles, with a ring big enough to go around the turnbuckle body and through the hole on the bolt at each end. They are easier to remove if adjustment is required, and can be re used. Cotter pins can get jammed between the turnbuckle body and bolt, and can be extremely difficult to remove. Cotter pins cannot be re used. A wrap of rigging tape usually prevents the ring from catching on a line and pulling open.