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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-09-2017, 13:48
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Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

A halyard can sub for the forestay while you work on it.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-09-2017, 13:45
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By Pauls
Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

Suijin - No. The length of the pin has nothing to do with the sideways force which is bending the cotter. If you will read my response you will note that I said that if the pin is a significantly...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-09-2017, 11:52
Replies: 35
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Posted By Pauls
Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

A shorter pin will not change the dynamics of the situation. If there is significant clearance between the pin and the hole it is fitted in then installing a washer which is a close fit on the pin...
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