What is the name of the hardware shown in the picture. I'm missing one and would like to replace it but have no idea what it's called. "D ring" does not show me the right hardware.
Thanks
I owned a Catalina 22 for 8 years but have been out of sailing for at least that long. After retiring recently I wanted to find a smaller, simpler sailboat and bought a Capri 14.2. It doesn't have hiking straps and I haven't been too concerned since, at 66, I don't plan to push the boat to the limits especially while learning.
I could singlehand my C22 with comfort and ease, but after reading post here I'm concerned about how easy C14.2 capsizes. Do I really need hiking straps right now in order to maintain control of this boat. Should I have a Bob installed? Hate to keep adding costs if not necessary until next year's full sailing season.