Flag halyard gismo - what's it called?

[Cloven]

Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

On my flag halyard I have a small fitting that consists of two "C" shaped fittings that clip together so the halyard can be clipped and unclipped easily. Anyone know what this is called as I need to get another one?

Thanks for any help.

 

[boatsRus]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

Sounds like an Englefield clip to me

 

[sailorman]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

a sheet bend does the trick

 

[VicS]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

Actually Inglefield clips.
Invented by Lieutenant Edward Fitzmaurice Inglefield, later Rear Admiral Sir Edward Inglefield KBE

(Wikipedia /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif)

 

[sarabande]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

you say Engle, I say Ingle,
Engle , Ingle,
tomato...

EDIT. VicS first over the line again /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

 

[Leighb]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

So it does, but the clip does it quicker. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Only drawback is you also have to attach them to the flags you are likely to use.

 

[sailorman]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

in that case not then

 

[savageseadog]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

You can make them from two pieces of bronze chain. Just make two diagonal hacksaw cuts. Use to to this for making caving ladders.

 

[Channel Ribs]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

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You can make them from two pieces of bronze chain. Just make two diagonal hacksaw cuts. Use to to this for making caving ladders.

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Worth doing, since real inglefield swivels are pricey. Really good mind you.

 

[oldsaltoz]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

They are called 'Sister Clips'.

Avagoodweekend......

 

[Jezlyn]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

Only one of them is called Englefield (the top or upper one). The bottom one is called the "Humperdink" clip.

 

[beserksail]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

They are called 'Sister Clips'. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Is that as in scissor sisters.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

No, no. Sister Clips is a hairdressers in Willesden.

 

[Refueler]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

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Sounds like an Englefield clip to me

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Inglefield Clip

 

[Refueler]

Re: Flag halyard gismo - what\'s it called?

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Only one of them is called Englefield (the top or upper one). The bottom one is called the "Humperdink" clip.

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If both are same non-swivel - then both are Inglefield.