All, Several of us on the List are trying to figure out what in the heck this eBay item is 270276217279. Chime in if you know and solve the mystery. Thanks, Glyn Judson, E31 hull #55, Marina del Rey, CA
What is this?
- Thread starter Glyn Judson
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Longer part laid down, it looks like it could be a line lead. Raise the "handle" a little and it looks like a small cleat, maybe....
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Loren
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Loren
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Tom Metzger
Sustaining Partner
So simple...
Glyn - It's intuitively obvious to a casual observer that this is the latch release for a locker door.
I would think one could find them on the ice box doors of a classic yacht such as an I-31.
Glyn - It's intuitively obvious to a casual observer that this is the latch release for a locker door.
I would think one could find them on the ice box doors of a classic yacht such as an I-31.
Dave Hussey
Member III
I dont think it is nautical at all....I think it is a bill holder. Slip the unpaid bill up under the lower side of the lever, and it remains until paid. Oh, wait, that does sound like a boat part now that I think about it. 
Bob Grenier
Member II
It looks a little similar to half of this latch.
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Early Cam Cleat
This is a cleat, these were common on small boats of yesteryear. The idea was that it functioned something like a combination cam cleat and rope clutch. It doesn't do any of the functions well. They do look fun though.
Guy
This is a cleat, these were common on small boats of yesteryear. The idea was that it functioned something like a combination cam cleat and rope clutch. It doesn't do any of the functions well. They do look fun though.
Guy
Tom Metzger
Sustaining Partner
Guy - Nifty idea, but please explain what the finger through the base does. It's not a stop as the movable piece stops against the base in both directions.
I'll stick with a latch release. Intuitively obvious, don'tcha know?
I'll stick with a latch release. Intuitively obvious, don'tcha know?
Really I have used these before, it is a cleat.
The "Finger through the base" is simply a factor of manufacture, it allows the unit to be lower profile, and still function, note that the whole center section of the cleat is "carved out" to allow for a lower profile.
Guy
The "Finger through the base" is simply a factor of manufacture, it allows the unit to be lower profile, and still function, note that the whole center section of the cleat is "carved out" to allow for a lower profile.
Guy
Tom Metzger
Sustaining Partner
Guy - I can't argue with your experience, but I don't put cleats in my ice box doors. Maybe I should.
I'm going sailing - Have a good one.
Maybe I should.I'm going sailing - Have a good one.
Mike.Gritten
Member III
Say it ain't so.....PLEASE!
Tell me you guys aren't going to put McCain into office?!
Tell me you guys aren't going to put McCain into office?!
It's what you can hit yourself in the head with if Obama and Biden get into office!
Not on this web site, guys.......
Move along, nothing to see here.......
Loren
CaptDan
Member III
:nerd:
My good fellows....
It's quite obvious this is a petrified Giant Haast's Eagle skull, probably from the Late Quarternary Period.
Here's an artist's rendering of what the beast looked like while preparing for dinner:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Quaternary_prehistoric_birds
There. Case closed.::nerd:
Capt Dan G>E35II "Kunu"
PS: I'm going with Guy's opinion - it's a rude/crude cleat from the Early Gaffer's Era.
Not on this web site, guys.......
Move along, nothing to see here.......
Loren
My good fellows....
It's quite obvious this is a petrified Giant Haast's Eagle skull, probably from the Late Quarternary Period.
Here's an artist's rendering of what the beast looked like while preparing for dinner:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Quaternary_prehistoric_birds
There. Case closed.::nerd:
Capt Dan G>E35II "Kunu"
PS: I'm going with Guy's opinion - it's a rude/crude cleat from the Early Gaffer's Era.
exoduse35
Sustaining Member
Who said there is nothing to see here?
If Obama wins it will be a sure sign I should take my sailboat and point west! If on the other hand McCain wins then the choice to go south is clearly the correct one. With that settled now all I need to do is wait to see which way the political wind is blowing, find someone to buy my house, and figure out where my 401-k went! Honestly, with baseball season ending, we need something to watch with our brew. I'm all for not turning this into a political platform, but to not watch (even as we cover our eyes)just isn't sporting. Cheers, and I do hope a good man wins! Edd
If Obama wins it will be a sure sign I should take my sailboat and point west! If on the other hand McCain wins then the choice to go south is clearly the correct one. With that settled now all I need to do is wait to see which way the political wind is blowing, find someone to buy my house, and figure out where my 401-k went! Honestly, with baseball season ending, we need something to watch with our brew. I'm all for not turning this into a political platform, but to not watch (even as we cover our eyes)just isn't sporting. Cheers, and I do hope a good man wins! Edd
It's what you can hit yourself in the head with if Obama and Biden get into office!
Not on this web site, guys.......
Move along, nothing to see here.......
Loren
Good call Loren
, 2 other sites I belong to are having a terrible time w/ political threads. It's a NO WIN situation. Until either candidate buys an Ericson..........or Olson...........
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exoduse35
Sustaining Member
AGREED. just in case anyone missed the intent of my first post. Politics should be mostly a spectator sport! Whatever our problems are political or otherwise, our site is about sailing (in the finest boats ever mass produced) and we can keep it fun but always remember its about the boat. Edd
Bill Upchurch
Member II
I don't have any idea what it is but I'm sure West Marine would want over $200.00 for it.
