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> On 2026-09-16, at 22:24:36 EDT, Bill Gilmer wrote:
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> I recently picked up an ‘86 Rhodes 22 that’s a “fixer-up” (all sailboats are 
> always fixer-uppers always :) Can anyone tell me the type and size of Pin I need 
> for the pop top slide located on the mast under the gooseneck and where one 
> could be sourced? The one on this boat is missing. 
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> Thanks!
> Bill
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McMaster-Carr is a great source for nuts and bolts and screws, but also for bits of obscure hardware like this.  They call this a 'spring plunger'.  I'm not sure what size you need, but they come in a variety of sizes, and there are detailed drawings of each size.  And they are available in stainless steel.  I think this link will take you to a page showing all the options:

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/plunger-pins/ring-grip-retractable-spring-plungers-2~~/