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Friday, June 19, 2015

Future of pad eyes?

Pad eyes by Solo Sails look pretty nice with simplicity of design and install and hyper light weight.   Perhaps too much reliance on sealant to keep out the water that's going to accumulate in the base of the fitting.  Salt build up in the base is a certainty in hot climates, freezing could also be a issue in high latitudes.


http://www.solosails.com/product/ropeye-covered-dyneema-pad-eye-system/

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