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westmatt
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[#31765]

Why don't Harken, Ronstan, et al, stamp part numbers on their hardware?  Something breaks, and it's always a research project to find out what you need to replace.


 
Posted : November 4, 2025 5:56 pm
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Excellent question. It is almost like they don't manufacture the parts. Maybe just assemble from stock parts?


 
Posted : November 4, 2025 6:07 pm
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