Swim Platform Pins?

[NHOBV]

I just had one of the pins holding the platform to my '13 OBV fall out or break. My local marina won't have replacements for a week. I need something to do the job at least for this weekend.

I did not pull the other one to get a measurement, but I am thinking of using a bolt on one side at least as a temp fix.

Anyone know what size will work? I am guessing 3" by ~1/4" and a locking nut of some sort.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[trayson]

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-piece-pto-pin-assortment-67534.html

http://images.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/67500-67599/67534.gif

[gregski]

I got some nice stainless steel cotter pins at the local Ace for just a few bucks. I was not a fan of the spring loaded pin that was on mine (I assume from the factory) when they failed I learned that the swim deck will float even with a FAE dangling from it.

[rca]

Put stainless bolts with lock nuts on mine.

[detipton]

I had one pin back out of the platform for the second time. I put stainless steel 1/4 28 with nylock nut. If I'm going to take the swim deck off, it only requires removing to bolts, but it is a great deal safer.

[Darter]

http://images.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/67500-67599/67534.gif

Not sure that it matters among these three, but we're using the square one. The stiff wire keeps the pin very secure... what should have come from the factory. A bolt would be more permanent, but not any more secure for practical purposes.

[kaneboats]

I have to put mine on and then take it off every time out. I like the pins above better than any bolt.

[jfox8807]

I have stainless bolt and locknut now. But I used a zip tie ran thru twice. It lasted couple years befor it broke, which was better than those pins ever did.