Probably trivial to most but after a few “passionate” feedback moments from crew trying to manage split rings during mast stepping or rudder fixing I set out for a cheep quick solution. Yes there is a widely available mixed pack from Seachoice that runs $15+ but it’s pricey and there are several sizes I’d never need.
After much research I settled on https://www.e-rigging.com…nless-Steel-Cotter-Ring? and sacrificed the cost of pizza to buy 2x everything I need on a regular basis. The majority of the cost is shipping and you should only be out $1-2 on parts. (
Having just received the product I couldn’t be happier. The gauge of wire is solid but still easily managed. The outer tang allows for easy one handed installation. The center tang allows easy one handed separation of the rings and removal. Looking forward to stepping and using in anger next week but would highly recommend thus far.
Edited by carbonc on Feb 18, 2022 - 12:03 AM.