I plan to replace my jib hanks -- which are currently those nylon clips that keep falling out -- so that I don't have to keep crawling out onto the bow during moments when I'm really needed at the helm.
I know, I know, autofurling. Maybe for Christmas. I'm making hints to all who love me.
I'd like to avoid putting grommets into the sail (see previous statement about autofurling) and so am considering Ronstan snap pistons. Unlike bronze snaps, these just screw on: no need to put in grommets.
My question: does anyone have experience using these for wire?
Here is a link: vhttp://www.ronstan.com.au/marine5/range.asp?RnID=097
My other question: does anyone have experience with just buying new nylon hanks? They ARE cheap and just screw on. Mine are clearly worn. I'm thinking that new ones might last a season, which is, sigh, likely ending in about a month here in Massachusetts. Then, come Christmas ...
Cheers, Adam
I know, I know, autofurling. Maybe for Christmas. I'm making hints to all who love me.
I'd like to avoid putting grommets into the sail (see previous statement about autofurling) and so am considering Ronstan snap pistons. Unlike bronze snaps, these just screw on: no need to put in grommets.
My question: does anyone have experience using these for wire?
Here is a link: vhttp://www.ronstan.com.au/marine5/range.asp?RnID=097
My other question: does anyone have experience with just buying new nylon hanks? They ARE cheap and just screw on. Mine are clearly worn. I'm thinking that new ones might last a season, which is, sigh, likely ending in about a month here in Massachusetts. Then, come Christmas ...
Cheers, Adam