I have a 1983 Hunter 34. I lost one of the two pelican clips on the starboard side. From the remaining one, I know it is a reverse thread, but I do not know the thread size. It is either 1/4" or 5/16". I ve checked the specs and can't find out the size. I found a couple on eBay, but can't replace without knowing the size. Can anyone help?
Pelican thread size
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You can determine the size of the hook by counting the number of threads per inch on the stud. Take a ruler and line it up with one groove and count how many grooves there are over a 1/4" length then multiply by 4. The 5/16 thread will have 24 threads per inch (tpi). The 1/4" thread will have 28 tpi. You can count also how many grooves in a full inch, but in my case I always lose count trying to see and count that far. Good luck.
Grr I lost one of the original Pelican Clips off my 1984 Hunter 31 the other day. Fell off and straight into the water in my slip. Not that easy finding a replacement, but this thread is extremely helpful. Looking at replacing with a Johnson Hardware Pelican Clip found in another thread. Also am going at low tide and seeing if I can see it and trying to fish it out before i get a new one. Its not very deep when low, and if its sunny out I may just be able to see it if its not buried itself.
Update: Ended up having a diver in the water to clear a badly fouled prop, and asked him to look for my dropped pelican hook, and he found it!! That saved me a hassle and about $60CDN. Yay!
Update: Ended up having a diver in the water to clear a badly fouled prop, and asked him to look for my dropped pelican hook, and he found it!! That saved me a hassle and about $60CDN. Yay!
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