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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

23-11-2017, 02:08

Replies: 35

Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

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Posted By stormalong

Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

I think what he is saying is that each side of the split pin is bent in an arc as opposed to making a Y shape. An arc does not have a tight bend that may crack.

His description of how he does...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

22-11-2017, 18:23

Replies: 35

Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

Views: 7,041

Posted By stormalong

Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

Your illustration #1 would be dangerous. There would be a high probability of it backing out.

Illustration #2 is the minimum needed. As I posted earlier I bend the ends into loops rather than...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

22-09-2017, 09:46

Replies: 35

Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

Views: 7,041

Posted By stormalong

Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

My experience is that tape on pins only holds moisture in and promotes corrosion/electrolysis.

I like to bend the pins into a loop so they do not snag anything. That makes them a pita to remove...

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