[C320-list] Pelican hook repair / replacement

[Scott Thompson]

I thought I would follow up with my solution to the problem. The OEM 
pelican hooks are indeed made by Hayn, and are the 4 inch model. I had a 
very helpful call with their customer support, who helped me identify 
the required repair kit, and referred me to Bacon's in Annapolis MD as 
my local dealer for purchase. Bacon's was able to order the required 
repair kit from Hayn. Costs only a few $$ -- much cheaper than 
purchasing a replacement for the entire hook. The kit consists of the 
pin, the internal spring, and the split ring that keeps it all from 
falling apart. I ended up purchasing a spare repair kit for next time. 
Apologies for not posting the Hayn part number. I'm afraid I can't find 
that scrap of paper.

Scott

On 5/13/2013 1:42 PM, Scott Thompson wrote:
> One of the Pelican hooks on my lifelines lost the pin and internal 
> spring when I tried to replace the split ring last year. I didn't 
> realize it would pop apart and that the freed up parts would leap 
> overboard the way they did. The look and dimensions of the hook 
> suggests that it is a Hayn brand hook (4"). See 
> http://www.hayn.com/marine/replacement/pelican.html. Does anyone know 
> for sure? More importantly, does anyone know whether it's possible to 
> purchase just the missing parts (pin, internal spring and split ring) 
> somewhere?  I see a repair kit for Johnson brand pelican hook on 
> Defender, but nothing for Hayn. Does anyone know if the pins and 
> springs are interchangeable?
>
> Scott Thompson
> Surprise, #653 (1999)
>