[Rhodes22-list] Split Ring Alternative?

[Rod Ellner]

Try putting nuts on the turnbuckle threads. Tighten the nuts to the turnbuckle. Left hand and right hand nuts as you know. 15-20 years No
problems. 

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> On Aug 30, 2020, at 9:21 PM, Tom Van Heule <tom.vanheule at intrinsicprograms.com> wrote:
> 
> All good. At least we all know what fun is!!
> 
> This is ...
> 
> 
>> On Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 8:39 PM Jesse Shumaker <jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Tom, thanks for clarifying.  I had misunderstood.  I can understand the
>> need for efficiency if you are stepping the mast for each sail.  I only do
>> that a few times a season so I'm not so fast :)
>> 
>> Jesse Shumaker
>> S/V Zephyr
>> 
>> On Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 7:46 PM Tom Van Heule <
>> tom.vanheule at intrinsicprograms.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Jesse,
>>> These are good suggestion around solving turnbuckles walking. The guys
>> are
>>> looking at the splitting ring < like a keychain ring but not absolute
>> ahit>
>>> that hold the pin  in the tunrbuckle and chainstay.  You'd better have
>> good
>>> finger nails, or patience, or both...  Don't drop one.  Lol
>>> 
>>> I have to mast up Everytime I sail, I'd love to use a few sets of good
>> snap
>>> pins / quick pins on the two sets of cabin stays.  It would save ¹⁰
>> minutes
>>> in setup and teardown.
>>> 
>>> I am also interested in a quick release stay system for those of us in
>>> trailer situations.
>>> 
>>> Tom
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 7:37 PM Jesse Shumaker <
>>> jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I use velcro wrap pins to lock my turnbuckles.  The prior owner had
>> done
>>>> that as well but the velcro had worn out over time from being in the
>>>> elements.  I ordered replacements: C.SHERMAN JOHNSON brand model
>>> WRAPC2-P.
>>>> I put PVC pipe over my turnbuckles to avoid chafe on the sails and I
>>> think
>>>> it will also help with the longevity of the velcro wrap pins.
>>>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GC4BPQJ
>>>> 
>>>> Jesse Shumaker
>>>> S/V Zephyr
>>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 9:18 AM JeffSmith <jeffsmithphoto at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> I hate using split rings or "safety pins" to secure clevis pins!
>>>>> Has anyone had real life experience with:
>>>>> 
>>>>>        SUNCOR QUICK LOCK PIN 1/4" X 1/2" 316 S/S
>> SCR-S0375-0715
>>>>> QUICK LOCK PIN
>>>>> 1/4" X 1/2" 316 S/S     173204  In Stock        15.29
>>>>> 
>>>>> These are from Hamilton Marine.
>>>>> WLL shear load is 4,600 lbs, which should be more than adequate and
>> as
>>>> long
>>>>> as the clevis pin holder hole is not enlarged, should be secure.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I figure that with the redundancy of stays on the R22, one failure
>>> would
>>>>> not
>>>>> be catastrophic.
>>>>> Pricey for 10 of them, but worth it in frustration abatement.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----
>>>>> Jeff Smith
>>>>> 2009 R22 #101 RADIANT
>>>>> Atlantic Highlands Municpal Harbor
>>>>> Atlantic Highlands, NJ
>>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>>