Pins for swim platform and tower

[Waterski-Rebel]

I like to keep extra parts with me, incase something gets lost (or taken), with that in mind, I realized I didn't have any spare pins that hold the platform on, and I also didn't have any of the pits for the 2004 metcraft tower. Both pins appear to be the same, but I haven't measured to make sure.

The question I have is, where do you buy them at, and what are they called?

[talltigeguy]

I used to put my tower down for towing on my old boat. I once left the pins sitting on the gunwhale...bye, bye.

Found replacements in the special screws area at Home Depot.

[Waterski-Rebel]

Wow thanks, I wouldn't think Home Depot would have them. I will check there. Any idea what they were called?

[hoopykat]

I think he was referring to the pins with the wireform on them that wraps around the end of the pin to secure it in place.

-Mike

[mtnsmith]

They are called wire lock pins, atleast on my swim platform they are. Here is a link to lots of different sizes and styles.

http://www.pivotpins.com/catalog/WireLk.shtml

[zad0030]

Check West Marine, I think I saw them in their catalog.

[Waterski-Rebel]

thanks for the info!!

[Methu969]

Ace Hardware has those pins shown in link above.

[dogbert]

Make sure they are stainless.