Belaying Pin Rack

[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.