My cheap racing friends took Velcro and epoxy and made their own pins. On Tue, Sep 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote:
> We periodically have a discussion of favorite cheap and useful boat > stuff. Here are two additions: > > Scar Pins: Until a few years ago, I had never heard of or seen Scar Pins. > I have had a set on my boat for several years now and love them. Simple > and quick to attach and remove and easier to use than cotter pins or rings > for keeping shrouds and stays from rotating. I found a good source for > them at a reasonable cost: > > > https://www.velasailingsupply.com/scar-pin-quick-release-3-32-x-3-4-pack-of-8/ > > > Compact tool set- This set is my go-to on the boat. Had it for 3 years > and no rust. I love having both the deep and shallow sockets plus > extensions in one compact set, not to mention the screwdriver bits. > > > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K9S48RJ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2 > > David Knecht > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal > at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are > greatly appreciated. -- Joel
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