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Replacement turnbuckles for stays?

Started by In The Pocket, January 14, 2020, 12:07:02 PM

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In The Pocket

Hello everyone.  I'm starting to plan out all the repairs and refits I want to do for my 76' CP16.  One thing I need to do is replace the bent turnbuckles before sailing season.  One of the turnbuckles has a hardware store bolt and nut which is seized by rust, in place of the pin and ring setup.  Not good.

Does anyone have recommendations on replacement turnbuckles?  I'd prefer ones with captive key pin shackles for ease of setup.  Or at a minimum, a quick release shroud lever for the forestay as I usually step the mast by myself. 

Thanks

Wes

AirborneJarhead

Following because I need a new stay turnbuckle myself.
Cheers!
Rick
s/v Little Wing
Compac 16/1
Charlotte, NC

In The Pocket

While I can't find it again now, I did find a similar post where the best answer seemed to be taking your existing turnbuckles to a West Marine or similar store and finding a turnbuckle unit as close to the stock CP16 turnbuckle as possible.  I think the biggest thing to make sure is that the overall length of it isn't too short or too long otherwise you'll have issues getting the stays properly taut. 


Tim Gardner

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Neil D

Good suggestions above, but you might also check Defender to see if they carry the part.
https://www.defender.com/search.html?q=turnbuckles

In The Pocket