Porter,
I use the rings and use rigging tape to wrap them gently. I also use PVC  
pipe and a cap as a shroud protector. Just make sure that before EVERY time 
you  sail, you must make a physical inspection of just about everything. I 
check all  shrouds and fittings, look up at the mast and spreaders looking for 
anything  that might need attention.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 5/7/2010 3:02:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
LKUHN at cnmc.org writes:



Porter,

I keep my boat in the water and use cotter  rings.  I wrapped electricians' 
tape around them to prevent potential  damage to the Genoa.  Haven't had 
any issues yet.

I just watched  the sailing documentary "Morning Light" and noticed that 
the skipper of the  boat attended St. Mary's College and is a professional 
sailor so it must be a  big-time sailing school.  It's reputation around here 
is that it's a  big-time party school for smart kids.  I'm sure your wife 
would agree  with the "smart" part.

Good luck!

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  AT  EASE
Kent Island,  MD

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Sent: Fri  5/7/2010 1:27 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list]  Cotter pins vs. rings



Hi all,

This may be a question  more appropriate for those of you who leave the
standing rigging, well,  standing, but I'd like to know what you use to
secure the clevis pins on  your boats.

As a bit of backstory, you should know that I've recently  inherited
(pre-death) the Rhodes from my uncle, a lifelong sailor.  My  sailing
experience is limited to a handful of daysails, but the Admiral in  my life
has considerably more time on the water (she never lets me forget  that she
attended St. Mary's College of Maryland, where, to hear her tell  it, they
hand out ASA certifications with every diploma).

My uncle,  who is incredibly accident prone, is of the opinion that the
"cotter rings"  (what I call "expensive stainless key chains") tend to come
loose, and  basic cotter pins are more secure.  My (limited) impression is
that  while the cotter pins may be more secure, they make it more difficult
to  take out a pin if the need should arise.  It would seem that the  rings
would make sense if you are trailering your boat quite a bit, but  we'll be
in a slip for the season.

I'd love to hear your  opinions.

Thanks,

Porter
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