Looks similar but mine is blue and not stretchy. Same snap shackle perhaps.
Reassuring to see the 60 lb pull number in the article. I think my fix will withstand that. Dennis C. On Sun, Jul 8, 2018 at 4:12 PM, Paul Wyand via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I thought these tethers were recalled due to the slip rings. May have been > thinking of something else but check with West Marine. I have a mixed > relationship with them, hate them but they do stand behind their products > and some stores are very good. My local store happens to have old sailors > working there and they can help with almost anything, but other stores are > power boater centric and can be downright unpleasant. > > https://www.practical-sailor.com/issues/37_6/product_ > update/West_Marine_Updates_Recalled_Tether_10452-1.html > > > > On Sun, Jul 8, 2018 at 10:40 AM John McKay via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Strange to see your comment on a shackle. >> >> I had a new shackle on a new spin sheet blow this week. Luckily all the >> parts were trapped by the famous C&C toe rail. Thanks for the advice on >> searching out heavier rings which I likely should have for a sheet. I have >> taped the ring so there is no end to get caught on something. >> >> John on Enterprise 33 MKII >> Sarnia Ontario >> >> On Sunday, July 8, 2018, 9:57:24 a.m. EDT, Dennis C. via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> >> I was checking the PFD's, harnesses and tethers before a race couple >> weeks ago. When I pulled the release on one of the tether's "human" end >> snap shackle, it disintegrated. The snap shackle could not been released >> if needed. Very dangerous situation. Please check your safety gear often!! >> >> The tether was a West Marine brand. (Yeah, I know how many times I've >> posted to the list not to buy anything with the West Marine brand.) >> >> Anyway, split rings for snap shackles are hard to find. They must be >> stronger than the ones you use to secure cotter pins in order to withstand >> the force of pulling without straightening out. >> >> I could have ordered a Ronstan plunger pin kit which includes a single >> heavy duty split ring for about $20. I decided to look at other options. >> >> I ordered some from mcmaster.com. Their Part #90905A652 9/16" 316 >> stainless split ring seems to work OK. While obviously not as sturdy as >> the Ronstan, it fit and withstood a significant pull without deforming. >> Unless you have a rather excitable gorilla on your crew, I suspect it >> should work just fine. A pack of 10 is about $10-15 shipped. >> >> If anyone finds the standard snap shackle split rings online or a better >> alternative, please post. >> >> Dennis C. >> Touche' 35-1 #83 >> Mandeville, LA >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> >> >> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> Virus-free. >> www.avg.com >> <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> <#m_-5777475271787067695_m_5719270154116172669_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > >
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