[Public-List] Pin size??

[Gordon Laco]

Hi Bill - 

I can't say for sure... Perhaps other correspondents on the list with a
number near yours could chip in with their pin diameters?

G


On 07/09/10 4:04 PM, "Bill Ydel" <wcydel at gmail.com> wrote:

> Gord,
> Unfortunately I am 200 miles from the boat. Do you think I am taking a real
> chance by going with 1/2"
> 
> Bill
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> The general rule of thumb is to spec the pins at 2x the wire diameter...
> That would make 1/2" likely for your forestay pins.
> 
> That said, there are variations ....
> 
> You should make a trip up there with a caliper to measure.
> 
> Cheers - Gord #426
> 
> I have to crow a little.  Last Wednesday was the end of the summer series at
> our club.  SURPRISE's crew were sitting at a big table when the awards
> started.  I had just started telling my deck dogs that we'd done well in the
> races we made it to, but since I travel so much for business and the Navy we
> missed half the races.  I was just saying 'otherwise I think we'd be covered
> in glo(ry) .... I didn't get the word out.  They called SURPRISE to come up
> and get the red pennant for third overall.  I was quite surprised.  Also
> rather proud I guess since I am telling you!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 07/09/10 3:13 PM, "Bill Ydel" <wcydel at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> I am in the process of replacing my forestay. In the 10 years that I have
>> owned SallyB (#441) I have never been up the mast, nor have I had the mast
>> down. The West Marine rigging shop is asking me for the size of the pin at
>> the top.
>> 
>> Help Help, does anyone know that size of hand and was it standard?
>> 
>>  
>> Bill 
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