Thanks, Cary.  Sounds like going through Stan would be the best idea.  You mentioned texting him — is there a phone number you can share that would work for texting?

Best,

Frank

> On Jun 23, 2021, at 1:19 PM, Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Frank, for just the bent part I think it is at binnacle.com <http://binnacle.com/> and their part
> # is 23749 and Mfg. # is 33-605. If my OLD memory serves me correctly
> the part IS a RIGHT HAND  1/4 -28 thread SS.  Online it showed $25.25 and
> is called a toggle nut. See the picture online.
> Stan sells the Turnbuckle for $35. Text Stan and see what is included but
> this seems to be a better deal overall and you know it will fit your Rhodes
> 22.
> Stan most likely can supply both of your needed items.
> 
> Cary Tolbert
> S/V Whisper '86
> Radford, VA
> 
> On Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 11:53 AM Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com <mailto:goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>>
> wrote:
> 
>> Rhodes-Mates,
>> 
>> I recently replaced the sails on my Rhodes and in the process lost the
>> clevis and cotter pin that attach the forestay to the bow chain plate.  I
>> bought a stainless steel bolt with plastic washer as a temporary fix
>> (visible in the attached photo, if it comes through), but I would like to
>> replace it with something closer to the original.  Can anyone suggest a
>> source?  Would General Boats likely have something like that in stock?
>> 
>> Also, I need to replace the threaded part of a stay turnbuckle that was
>> already bent when I acquired the boat about six years ago.  (I’ll also
>> attempt to attach a photo of that.)  Any suggestions for a source?  When I
>> go online, there is a daunting range of prices for various kinds of open
>> turnbuckle assemblies.
>> 
>> Thanks for any help,
>> 
>> Frank
>> 
>> Frank Goldsmith
>> S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
>> Fairview, NC
>> Lake Keowee, SC
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