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Post by so40gtb on Apr 28, 2024 15:15:22 GMT
A pelican hook on a gateway of our 2000 SO40 fell overboard. Has anyone in the US or Canada replaced one of these? If so, which make/model hook from what source? I'm assuming a metric thread which is a problem on this side of the Atlantic.
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Post by Charlie-Bravo on Apr 28, 2024 18:01:05 GMT
Many pelicans are UNF threaded, despite the French origin of the craft it may be easy to get the correct items.
I suggest measuring the thread of a remaining pelican hook or end of the cable fitting onto which the pelican fits with a tape, measure over ten threads then divide by ten to give you the threads ‘pitch’ , a quick google search on UNF threads will soon determine what you have on your boat and enable a targeted search for the correct item.
CB
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Post by moonshadow on Apr 29, 2024 14:37:36 GMT
On my 2014 boat the pelican hooks are made by Ronstan. I believe 6mm. Very inexpensive compared to others.
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Post by so40gtb on May 2, 2024 2:26:45 GMT
6mm seems about right. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my caliper with me when I worked on the boat today.
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Post by so40gtb on May 4, 2024 23:51:49 GMT
This is bizarre. The thread diameter is 6.35 mm = 1/4" and it is left-handed!
This is a French built boat. Hardware ought to be metric-sized wherever feasible.
There is no paired turnbuckle that necessitates a left hand thread.
Am I allowed to scream?
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Post by MartyB on May 5, 2024 4:30:03 GMT
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Post by so40gtb on May 11, 2024 8:21:20 GMT
All four sliding-collar gate hooks have been replaced by C.S. Johnson #21-81 pelican hooks. These have ¼-28 left-handed threads. The Admiral hated the original hooks and is now pleased.
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Post by Don Reaves on May 11, 2024 11:09:20 GMT
All four sliding-collar gate hooks have been replaced by C.S. Johnson #21-81 pelican hooks. These have ¼-28 left-handed threads. The Admiral hated the original hooks and is now pleased. So now you have three available for someone else who loses one.  |
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