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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-11-2017, 02:17
Replies: 35
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Posted By theway
Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

Got it thanks.

And thanks james247

I’ll probably go up and have another look this weekend, last time the clevis pin was still in place without any signs of slipping to starboard.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-11-2017, 23:54
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By theway
Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

Ok, then does anyone know what strategy james247 is talking about in post #29? Pictures maybe?

“I put the blade of a screwdriver at the point where the pincome through the cotter pin hole and get...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-11-2017, 17:55
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By theway
Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

That sounds like a good idea. Just to make sure I understand, you’re suggesting bend the whole pin, both legs in the same direction?

#1 in the image attached...
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-09-2017, 04:01
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By theway
Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

I just had the thought that maybe the tendency for this pin to be pulling out to the starboard side is due to thousands of miles sailed on the port tack. (Far less sailed on the starboard tack) Any...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-09-2017, 22:59
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By theway
Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

I'd love to do all of that, and maybe if I find myself in austrailia at a really nice marine with a lot of time and a similar OCD urge I'll do it. I do plan to make a more extensive inspection upon...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-09-2017, 13:44
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By theway
Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

For future reference... What would be the process for replacing the clevis pin so that the forestay or mast doesn't fall to the ground? Spare Halyard to a strong point forward, or would a crane be...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-09-2017, 13:39
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By theway
Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

I'll definitely add tape the next time. But hopefully I'll have a bolt with locking nuts to install.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-09-2017, 13:36
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By theway
Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

Thanks for the info, I'll install a solid pin the next time I'm up there. And when I get to Australia I'll find something with double nuts.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-09-2017, 13:30
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By theway
Re: Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

Yeah, I've read that article that gets circulated about how much to bend them, but I couldn't get the pin in the other way (head on top) so I felt much better having the tails bent more than 30deg
:)
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-09-2017, 11:36
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By theway
Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

Thanks for the tip, but how does a shorter pin or washers prevent this from happening over time?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-09-2017, 22:07
Replies: 35
Views: 7,042
Posted By theway
Forestay Cotter Pin Maintenance

I climbed the mast for an inspection and found this! Clevis pin pulling out the cotter pin which connects the forestay to the masthead.

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I'm not sure how old it is but it looks...
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