Belaying Pin Rack

[John Stone]

Joe,
Thanks for sharing that as an option. I have read many posts on Spar Talk about this topic and of course seen your many experienced comments. I have read, as you suggested, that dynex dux "does not like compression" but, I have no personal opinion on it as I have no experience with dux so your observations are very helpful. If I use dynex dux, as I hope to, then the opportunity to install one or two "rat lines" would be a useful option I think.

Thanks again.
John

[Stumble]

John,

I was one of those people concerned about putting Dux in compression from rat lines. But the experience and opinion of those people on here that have done so say it isn't an area of concern.

[benz]

Hi John,

I don't think there is a 'standard height' for a pinrail--it just ought to be high enough that your knuckles won't crack against the deck when you're belaying a halyard really fast. Which takes more clearance when you're in a hurry than not. The higher it is, the larger you'll be able to make the loops when you coil down the fall of the halyards, so there'll be less of a bundle of coiled rope hanging there. I would put them where they'll look best while interfering with other things (stowed dinghy, etc.) least.