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Com-Pac Model Specific Discussions => Eclipse => Topic started by: alsantini on March 23, 2026, 10:04:08 AM

Title: Source for locking pins
Post by: alsantini on March 23, 2026, 10:04:08 AM
On my Eclipse I had 2 locking pins for the mast hinge.  They had a tab at the end that would lock the pin in place.  I wonder if anyone has found a source for replacement pins?  I would like to use them on my Horizon.  Thanks Sail On,  AL
Title: Re: Source for locking pins
Post by: Fastdoc98 on March 23, 2026, 11:12:50 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Release-Pin-Diameter-Stainless/dp/B07CWC6V73/ref=sxin_17_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.07299ac0-0d3c-4c5f-bbc6-00cc13939247%3Aamzn1.sym.07299ac0-0d3c-4c5f-bbc6-00cc13939247&crid=3K77A4AXFI5X6&cv_ct_cx=locking+pins+spring&keywords=locking+pins+spring&pd_rd_i=B07CWC6V73&pd_rd_r=640d1e02-1716-4133-a800-0280e309584f&pd_rd_w=fjNTN&pd_rd_wg=1bHeb&pf_rd_p=07299ac0-0d3c-4c5f-bbc6-00cc13939247&pf_rd_r=8TQ14HA8CT0RWXPG98KQ&qid=1774278669&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=locking+pins+spring%2Caps%2C140&sr=1-4-e169343e-09af-4d41-85b1-8335fe8f32d0-spons&aref=oM3jNhdpOY&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Release-Pin-Diameter-Stainless/dp/B07CWC6V73/ref=sxin_17_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.07299ac0-0d3c-4c5f-bbc6-00cc13939247%3Aamzn1.sym.07299ac0-0d3c-4c5f-bbc6-00cc13939247&crid=3K77A4AXFI5X6&cv_ct_cx=locking+pins+spring&keywords=locking+pins+spring&pd_rd_i=B07CWC6V73&pd_rd_r=640d1e02-1716-4133-a800-0280e309584f&pd_rd_w=fjNTN&pd_rd_wg=1bHeb&pf_rd_p=07299ac0-0d3c-4c5f-bbc6-00cc13939247&pf_rd_r=8TQ14HA8CT0RWXPG98KQ&qid=1774278669&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=locking+pins+spring%2Caps%2C140&sr=1-4-e169343e-09af-4d41-85b1-8335fe8f32d0-spons&aref=oM3jNhdpOY&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1)

Like these Al?
Title: Re: Source for locking pins
Post by: alsantini on March 23, 2026, 02:31:52 PM
Perfect!  That's the one I am looking for.  Figures Amazon!  Thanks Doc  Sail On,  AL
Title: Re: Source for locking pins
Post by: crazycarl on March 23, 2026, 04:27:54 PM
Al, be aware I bought some like that from Amazon for the 19s bimini and started to corrode after 2 years. All stainless steel is not equal.
Title: Re: Source for locking pins
Post by: Syzygy on March 24, 2026, 02:20:52 PM
Good day, Al,

These are 17-7 PH SS. Good luck corroding these little puppies.

https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/92384A045
Knob-Grip Locking Quick-Release Pin with D-Ring
High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, 1/4" Diameter, 4" Usable Length

and

https://www.mcmaster.com/92384A236/
Knob-Grip Locking Quick-Release Pin with D-Ring
Knob-Grip, 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, 1/4" Diameter, 1-1/2" Usable Length

Other sizes are available from this source, of course. Not cheap, but they are high quality.

Keep the keel side down!