What tape on turnbuckles?

[john_morris_uk]

Just out of interest, why isn’t it possible on yours? My view is that at one of the most critical structural points on boat, what I really don’t want is tape covering up what’s going on there.

Because the only split pins that fit won’t stop the body rotating unless they extend and are bent back around the body of the turnbuckle. The size of the holes in the turnbuckle threaded parts dictates the size of the split pin. In other words if I fitted short split pins or bent them so they didn’t protrude, they wouldn’t stop the turnbuckle turning.

The tape doesn’t stop you checking all is well.

 

[Refueler]

Because the only split pins that fit won’t stop the body rotating unless they extend and are bent back around the body of the turnbuckle. The size of the holes in the turnbuckle threaded parts dictates the size of the split pin. In other words if I fitted short split pins or bent them so they didn’t protrude, they wouldn’t stop the turnbuckle turning.

The tape doesn’t stop you checking all is well.

But surely - turnbuckles will turn anyway - split pins are there to secure the small through pins at each end of the unit ? To stop the turnbuckle from turning - you either have nuts to tighten against the body or the special clips that pass through the body ??

 

[john_morris_uk]

But surely - turnbuckles will turn anyway - split pins are there to secure the small through pins at each end of the unit ? To stop the turnbuckle from turning - you either have nuts to tighten against the body or the special clips that pass through the body ??

Au contraire. The split pins do stop the turnbuckles rotating. I know a boat where they missed them off and nearly lost their mast.

 

[Refueler]

Au contraire. The split pins do stop the turnbuckles rotating. I know a boat where they missed them off and nearly lost their mast.

Are we talking about split pins that a) pass through the thread bar ends INSIDE the body of the turnbuckle .... or b) the split pins that secure the toggle ends of turnbuckle to chainplate and stay ?

I assumed that this thread was about b) ... which will never stop a turnbuckle from turning. Its why they come with locking nuts.

Not all turnbuckles have the provision for split pins through the bar ends inside the body ...

 

[john_morris_uk]

Are we talking about split pins that a) pass through the thread bar ends INSIDE the body of the turnbuckle .... or b) the split pins that secure the toggle ends of turnbuckle to chainplate and stay ?

I assumed that this thread was about b) ... which will never stop a turnbuckle from turning. Its why they come with locking nuts.

Not all turnbuckles have the provision for split pins through the bar ends inside the body ...

I was referring to a. Perhaps we were talking at cross purposes?

The spilt pins through our clevis pins are not taped. They’re very short and don’t snag things.

 

[wonkywinch]

If only that were possible on ours. Otherwise perhaps you should have a word with all the professionals who use tape?

I would but Flash has retired now.

 

[MikeCC]

Self-amalgamating tape, no sticky glue mess. Cheaper at industrial supplies type places.

 

[pandos]

Maybe they use riggers tape!

The crafty b******s...

I
Force 4 Riggers Tape White 10m x 25mm

I have always just used PVC tape

 

[coveman]

Anyone tried split rings? No need for tape.

 

[KevinV]

Anyone tried split rings? No need for tape.

Yes, me in post #7 - they work a treat

 

[Dellquay13]

Anyone tried split rings? No need for tape.

I use this type.

I’ve personally never had one come loose, snag on anything, or allow the threaded pin to rotate inside a turnbuckle.

Someone else will soon tell me I will lose my mast and not live to regret it.

 

[KevinV]

Someone else will soon tell me I will lose my mast and not live to regret it.

Not me, that's exactly what I use, but I nip off the sticky-out bit