[Rhodes22-list] Cotter pins vs. rings

[Chris Cowie]

I use the expensive key ring style then tape it and have a plastic  
tube that slides over the whole assembly.  Stays in place all season.

Chris Cowie
Cowie Associates PC


On May 7, 2010, at 1:38 PM, "Matthew Porter"  
<matthewporter27 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> This may be a question more appropriate for those of you who leave the
> standing rigging, well, standing, but I'd like to know what you use to
> secure the clevis pins on your boats.
>
> As a bit of backstory, you should know that I've recently inherited
> (pre-death) the Rhodes from my uncle, a lifelong sailor.  My sailing
> experience is limited to a handful of daysails, but the Admiral in  
> my life
> has considerably more time on the water (she never lets me forget  
> that she
> attended St. Mary's College of Maryland, where, to hear her tell it,  
> they
> hand out ASA certifications with every diploma).
>
> My uncle, who is incredibly accident prone, is of the opinion that the
> "cotter rings" (what I call "expensive stainless key chains") tend  
> to come
> loose, and basic cotter pins are more secure.  My (limited)  
> impression is
> that while the cotter pins may be more secure, they make it more  
> difficult
> to take out a pin if the need should arise.  It would seem that the  
> rings
> would make sense if you are trailering your boat quite a bit, but  
> we'll be
> in a slip for the season.
>
> I'd love to hear your opinions.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Porter
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