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09-04-2017, 14:06
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Does anyone have an idea what this is?
We're still sorting through the things on our new-to-us boat. Today, we found this in the bottom of a dunnage box and we can figure out what it's for. Any ideas?
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1999 Jefferson Rivanna 52' CPMY
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09-04-2017, 14:40
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
Looks like some sort of quick release, if you pull on the small shackle does the "jaw" open?
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09-04-2017, 15:27
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
Looks like a Texas sized keychain/beer can opener.
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09-04-2017, 15:52
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
Reminds me of shackles I have seen for spinnaker pole topping lifts on bigger boats, but I am probably wrong too. Got a spinnaker pole?
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1962 Columbia 29 MKI #37
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09-04-2017, 16:08
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
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Originally Posted by Don C L
Reminds me of shackles I have seen for spinnaker pole topping lifts on bigger boats, but I am probably wrong too. Got a spinnaker pole?
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Don't think the OP would have much use for a spinnaker pole 
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09-04-2017, 16:19
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
Not sure what it is but I bet it's a good one!
I thought quick release of some sort also.
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09-04-2017, 16:24
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
Maybe a quick release shackle for the dink. If you operating the winch on the hard top would be nice to be able to release the hoist from there. If you don't want it I'll take it😁
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09-04-2017, 16:25
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
I actually thought it was a code zero halyard lock
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09-04-2017, 16:47
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
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Originally Posted by senormechanico
Looks like a Texas sized keychain/beer can opener. |
Darn it, you beat me to it, Must be for those Texas size beers. 
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09-04-2017, 19:14
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
Looks like the shackle for a single line furler.
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09-04-2017, 19:21
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
I actually thought it was a code zero halyard lock
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09-04-2017, 21:33
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
Does it come apart?
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10-04-2017, 05:28
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Palmetto, FL
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
Quote:
Originally Posted by IslandHopper
Looks like some sort of quick release, if you pull on the small shackle does the "jaw" open?
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Yes, although I don't know why or for what.
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10-04-2017, 05:29
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Palmetto, FL
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Re: Does anyone have an idea what this is?
Quote:
Originally Posted by senormechanico
Looks like a Texas sized keychain/beer can opener.
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Makes as much sense to me as anything else. 
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