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Spinnaker Pole Roll Pin

Posted By: MichaelRuzzi

Spinnaker Pole Roll Pin - 09/15/22 04:27 AM

Hi all - does anyone happen to know the diameter of the stainless steel roll pin that holds the spinnaker pole end piston in place - this is for the original 3" aluminum OD pole? Somehow that piston got loose and the piston spring, well, sprung out when the roll pin fell out. My friend fabricated a new spring for me and I was able to find a suitable-ish replacement pin, but they aren't stainless and they are already starting to corrode badly. Thanks for the help.
Posted By: pez

Re: Spinnaker Pole Roll Pin - 09/15/22 11:57 AM

I have a spare old spin pole. Take a look let me know if it's the same end. I can strip it for parts.
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Posted By: MichaelRuzzi

Re: Spinnaker Pole Roll Pin - 09/15/22 06:46 PM

That looks very similar to my spinnaker pole, let me take some measurements of the piston and hook diameters and I'll get back to you. Thanks!
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