Current Designs - Hatch Strap Tensioner

[Geoff]

I have a slightly older current designs Solstice GT and one of the plastic bits used to tension the hatch straps broke.

Anyone have tips on what this part is referred to and where I might pick up a replacement?

Many thanks!
-Geoff

 

[Kayak Jim]

Capital Iron has lots of little webbing fittings. That's a "tri glide" I believe.

 

[Geoff]

Super appreciate the name; that does indeed look correct thanks!

The stock one is embossed ITW (hadn't initially noticed) so I think it's originally one of these:

Standard Triglide | NA ITW Nexus

na.itwnexus.com

I'll take a peek at Capital Iron.

 

[JohnAbercrombie]

MEC also sells them.

 

[Geoff]

The mec ones also look the ticket but I believe I need 0.75" / 19mm which they don't appear to stock

 

[JohnAbercrombie]

Jeune Bros on Johnson St used to sell hardware; I don't know if they still do.

 

[OrcaBoats]

I used to use those but not anymore so may still have a whole bunch left over somewhere. Will check width and if you wish you can have a few for free.

 

[eriktheviking]

The mec ones also look the ticket but I believe I need 0.75" / 19mm which they don't appear to stock

Another place to bookmark for these kinds of things is JT's Outdoor Fabrics

 

[Geoff]

Another place to bookmark for these kinds of things is JT's Outdoor Fabrics

Looks like they have a lot of neat bits; thanks for the tip

 

[Geoff]

Jeune Bros on Johnson St used to sell hardware; I don't know if they still do.

They seem to think they would have what I need. I'm going to swing by tomorrow, thanks for the tip.

 

[Geoff]

I used to use those but not anymore so may still have a whole bunch left over somewhere. Will check width and if you wish you can have a few for free.

Exceedingly kind of you to offer! I was hoping to get it fixed up before the weekend though and am on the Island. I'll take a crack at a couple local spots but will let you know if I fail to find anything.

 

[Kayak Jim]

You can also use a 25 mm and it will work just fine.

 

[JohnAbercrombie]

You can also use a 25 mm and it will work just fine.

Or just stitch with webbing parts together with a sail needle and sail twine - most of those triglides don't get adjusted very often. Anything that will get you on the water without waiting is good!

 

[Geoff]

Jeune Bros on Johnson St was the ticket. They had a nicely organized wall of various strap bits including what I needed.

Thanks all for the various suggestions, we most helpful.