Printable View
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.
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.
Put stainless bolts with lock nuts on mine.
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by trayson
I have to put mine on and then take it off every time out. I like the pins above better than any bolt.
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.