Re: [ATM] String scope quick connect

["matt" <mariusrf@bellsouth.net>]

Also a very similar device would be a snap shackle . Wichard, Ronstan ,
probably Lewmar and Harken make them.

Some racing sailboats have solid rod rigging (stainless steel ) instead of
cable . The most aerodynamic types of rod rigging are flattened, similar to
a wing in cross section. The trade name is Dyform Wire . There are swaged
fittings made for Dyform Wire in all shapes and sizes , although I don't
recall if I've ever seen a pelican hook for it . This is more of a lifeline
fitting .

best regards,
matt tudor

-----Original Message-----
From: Donald Good <donald.good@comcast.net>
To: ATM <atm@atmlist.net>
Date: Thursday, July 08, 2004 11:28 PM
Subject: [ATM] String scope quick connect


>To all you string scope ATMers out there, I came across this quick connect
>while on a sailing trip that you might find useful.  It is called a Pelican
>Hook.  Its advantage is that when open, it can capture the eye hook at low
>or loose tension, and the lever action while closing the pelican hook will
>bring it up to a repeatable, pre-set tension.  During the initial rigging
>and setup, you use the screw and locknut to pre-set the tension.  Then a
>simple pull on the spring loaded quick-release pin is all that is necessary
>to open the hook for setup or knockdown in the field.  And you can't loose
>the pin.
>http://home.comcast.net/~donald.good/pelicanhook1.JPG
>
>A Google search for Pelican Hook found these examples.  Note that the "old"
>example does not have the extended "bill" and therefore lacks sufficient
>lever advantage to bring up the tension.  An additional advantage of the
>"newest" design and the one above is that the tension point is directly in
>line with the pivot pin, reducing the force on the hinged part of the
>Pelican Hook and the release pin, also reducing the tendency of the Pelican
>Hook to snap open when the release pin is pulled.
>http://home.cogeco.ca/~mquill/pelican_hooks.html
>
>Clear skies
>Don Good
>
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